Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1952 volume:

1952 BATTLEFIELD ANOTHER YEAR AT M.W.C. JOAN BRITTEN. Editor MAR ' ANN JONES. Biuintu Manager September introduced the Fine Arts Center — Its dedication and the growth which continued throughout the year symbols of expansion — The student body of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia proudlypresents the 1952 BATTLEFIELD A pictorial record of big events and little moments that are a student ' s life of a Mary Washington v hich exists both (ongibly and intangibly BECAUSE . . . you have shown us the deeper meanings and truer values of living . . . you have been faced by constant sacrifices and have successfully endured them . . . you have shared with us a brilliance of mind recognized bv the world and ser ' ecl in this land we inherited ou have found a place . . . you have been a friend and a companion to both students and faculty . . . you have been an inspi- ration to many as a teacher, philosopher, and leader . . . you will leave an empti- ness in our college upon your departure in June the 1952 Battlefield Staff dedicates this annual to you DR. HUGO ILTIS With his assistants, he illustrates a point for a genetics student by a poster made in his workshop FOREWORD W ' c knew that the world was undergoing drastic changes. W ' c knew that decisions concerning our careers and our mar- riages must be made for the present and not for the future. We felt the growing emphasis on militarism and inventions for destruction. We could not, as die! jur parents, call ourselves the lost generation, for we saw only too clearly a road marred by aimless detours and destruction ; we knew that this road must be taken with a strong sense of direction and with pur- pose. Certainty was essential, and we tried to find it in a world of mechanical ingenuity and ethical dissolution. We found in Mary Washington College in 1951-52 what many others found in similar colleges and universities, a chance to think, a chance for service, and the opportunity for growth. Gay, young, and idealistic, we dreamed of a world revived by our enthusiasm, and we faced the present with laughter, and thought of the future without fear. The Battlefield at press produced diverse emotions in staff members; Joy in a long task ended, regret in another year past. CONTENTS Dedication 6 Foreword 7 Contents 8, 9 Faculty and Administration . 10 Dr. Combs 12 Dean AUey 14 Miss Stephenson 15 Administration 16 Faculty 18 Student Go ernment .... 22 Classes 24 Senior Introductory 26 Senior Portraits 28 Junior Introductory 50 Junior Portraits 52 Sophomore Introductory ... 62 Sophomore Portraits 64 Freshman Introductory ... 72 Freshman Portraits 74 Veterans 82 Organizations 84 Honor Council 86 Cap and Gown 87 Alpha Phi Sigma Alpha Psi Omega 88 Chi Beta Phi Mu Phi Epsilon 89 Eta Sigma Phi Sigma Tau Delta 90 Zeta Phi Eta PiNuChi 91 Sigma Tau Chi Pi Gamma Mu 92 Campus Chest Red Cross 94 Town Girls ' Club Mike Club 95 Art Club Interclub Council 96 Spanish Club Psychology Club 97 Sociology Club Science Club 98 Forensic Club Home Economics Club .... 99 Athenaeum International Relations Club . 100 Le Cercle Frangais History Club 101 THE 1952 BAHLEFIELD, CONTENTS -.W.C.A 102 Baptist Student Union Canterbury iOb hlillcl Intcrlaith Council 107 ' cslc - Newman 108 Westminster 109 R.A 110 Cavalry 112 Ho ofprints 114 Terrapin lit Fencing Club 117 Dance Groups 118 Sports 120 Korny Karnival 121 Mouse Week 122 Drama 124 Players 128 Music 130 Madrigal Singers 130 Glee Club Choir 131 Dance Band Symphonette 132 Majorettes Band 133 Publications 134 Battlefield 134 Bullet 136 Epaulet 137 Activities 138 Residences 140 The Seniors in the Dorm 142 The Juniors in the Dorm 144 The Sophomores in the Dorm . 146 The F- reshmen in the Dorm . 148 Student Life 150 Formal Dance . ; 154 In ' 51 156 May Queen 1 58 Maid of Honor 1 59 Senior Vlay Court 160 Junior May Court 161 Sophomore May Court ... 162 Freshman Mav Court .... 163 MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY WE KNEW THEM . . . not as taskmasters, interested only in assigning us uncompromising mountains of work, but as human beings, interested in our welfare. We knew them apart from their classrooms, at social functions on the Hill. We knew them as people eager to share ideas that would enrich our lives and thoughts. Through our contacts with them we found that we learned to think, not superficially, but with depth and ob- jecti ity. We knew them and respected them as men and women who had already met and conquered man ' of the obstacles which we had yet to meet. We came to feel new comradeship in the realization that their dreams and goals were our own. They had succeeded, and we were proud of their achievement. But, though all of these elements determined our feelings towards them, per- haps the most important fact is that through all th e trials suffered together daily, in the classroom and out, we earned the privilege of calling them our friends. • J ' - i DR. MORGAN LaFAYETTE COMBS President of Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia He gave a warm welcome to the awed fresh- men who sat silently in their seats. Each new student realized the ast extent of his pride in Mary Washington and his hopes for her future. With this realization came the desire to work for the fulfillment of his dreams for our college. We saw him in man ' places. We responded quickly to his genial wave in the dining hall, on the campus and in the C Shoppe. We felt his interest in all phases of our lives and knew him as a friend and counselor, always ready to hear our complaints, and happy to hear our praise. The seniors who received their degree from his hands were proud to receive it from one who had built the college — with bricks and love. W hether on a business call at his office or a social one at his home, we found Dr. Combs extremely considerate and cordial. in 13} OUR TWO DEANS HAVE REIGNED Dr. Edward Al ey, Jr. Dean oj Mary Washington College of the L niversity of irginia Each question deserved and received personal attention. He was a man often sought and seldom found unoccupied. His outer office was lined with waiting students, as he sat patiently adjusting academic difficulties. Faculty prob- lems as well as those of the students came under his jurisdiction, and his mo nthly faculty meetings and many conferences with faculty committees coordinated the academic pro- gram. Those who knew him as a professor were glad to study the principles of education under one who ably demonstrated his compe- tence. As administrator, professor and ad- visor he performed all jobs with insight and efficiency. C 14 FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR Miss Mary Ellln Stf.pi ucnson Dean of W omen oj Mary W ' ashin ilon College of the L niiersilv ol irginia hi lurs each dav at home i. ' the tuJcnts The office of the Dean ol W omen saw much acti it - in I ' - il-SZ. Many phone calls, many isitors, and man ' problems found their way to the first floor of Virginia. Miss Stephenson met each new situation with eyes that looked beneath the surface and hands that were quick to act or to comfort. Straightforward and sincere, she had a capacity for efficient action that did not exclude understanding. Long conferences, endless committee meetings, and countless other duties made each student real- ize the enormity of her job and appreciate her competence. She knew the students, and they were glad to know her. lO Administrative Guidance Unity in Student Support During a year of spasmodic study and week- end treks M.W.C. ' ers made an effort to keep abreast of the world beyond the college gates. The ' went downtown to see movies heard about during acations. In the midst of Moby Dick they stopped outside the C Shoppe to browse through book-of-the-month club selec- tions on sale. An extra nickel encouraged them to punch a juke box and learn the words to the ten top tunes of the week. In the throes of Chaucer and Darwin, students tried to keep in mind that there were also a T. S. Eliot and Einstein. Edfiar E. Woodward, Treasurer Mrs Ruth Seawright Wade, Dean of Freshmen Louis C. Guenthcr. Rcci- ' trar Reynold H. Brooks Director of Public Rclalion. Dr. Warren G. Keith Director of Admissions i H. LX_)R 11 lORY HOSIESSES. Mrs. 11. Z. Jacobus, Mrs. F. Robins, Mrs. M. McClelland, Miss L. M. Biscoe, Mrs. H. T. Shacklcl..rd Because 1952 was election year, the classi- fications Democrat and Republican were added to the stand-bys Yankee and Rebel. Quantico dates added the phrases boon- docks and two-day-war to our vocabulary. They cultivated, because of college and in spite of college, an acute awareness of the vital and trivial elements that, united, con- stitute life in America. Although they were mindful of the importance of the individual, they could, nevertheless, see how each person and each pattern must fit into a sometimes harmonious, sometimes discordant, unity. This unity was evident in small-scale in Mary Washington College. Separate entities, students, professors and administrators, found added strength in organization. Efficiency and proper functioning was obtained through the coordination of the group as a whole. We had our own organized, unified body. Yet we were not isolated. Education no longer meant a survey of the past but meant an at- tempt to grasp present and future trends on the basis of past development. DORMITORY HOSTESSES. Seated: Mrs. R. S Wade, Dr. M. A. Greene, Miss M. L. Carder. Standing: Miss E. L. Brignuli, Miss J. G. Bell, Miss G. . . Beclcr, Miss M. H. Newell. INFIRM.ARY STAFF. Miss E. Trible, Dr. R. Low, Mrs. E. K. Keckler. 17 1 Monologue from on 8:30 Class Ugh. another day of classes ... no rest for the weary ... If I keep this donut hidden he ' ll never see . . . bet he did graduate work in the Art of Knowing When a Student is Totally Unprepared ... I knew it ... I ' m sorry, sir, but I don ' t understand the question . . . Didn ' t hear it either . . . O.K., be like that . . . ni cram for the final and will you be surprised . . . Better write this letter like I ' m writing notes . . . Hmmm-Sally s writing something . . . She got an A in here last semester . . . I ' d better write that list down . . . On second thought, the obvious never does set asked. . . . BIOLOGY, Mr, V, ). Pitman, Dr, A, S, Pcirce, Dr Z, W C. Black. Dr. W, A, Castle, CHEMiSlR , . li-s H, H, ichulti, Dr, E, G, inslcv, Dr, H, L, Co cr, Mr, H, C, Shull. ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Mr, J, K, Roach, Dr, H, W. Hewetson, Dr, J, H, Dodd, Dr, M, H, Sublette, Mr, F, E. Miller. ■ ' 4? v--;!!i DR,AiMATIC ARTS AND SPEECH. Mr, M, R, Sumner, Mrs, M, B, Sollenberger, Miss M. H. Newell. 18 As Student Eyes Professor Look ac chut twccJ cuat . , . I Ic must like to think he ' s the man in the ad . . . Wonder vh - e ery prof I have likes to perch on the desk, real coy-like ... He must think the cardi- nal principle of education is ' Keep talkinjf . . . We know enough to know that he ' s been giving the same lecture for years now . . . fif- teen minutes to go . . . Maybe if I analyze his handwriting I can figure him out . . . No . . . Ma bc if 1 analyze him 1 can figure out his handwriting . . . Oh, no, not again . . . sa ed by the bell . . . ou don ' t ha e to wa ' e your hand, Sally . . . He knows you know it , . , five more months to go. i 1 i i i m Jvl iM - !■ ' ?, ' £ ■ ■.WT li 1 li IHI 1 I-IISIORY, .v. Stamliri)): Dr. .M Dr. A. Lindscy, II Dr I: Dr. R. Sublette R. E. Su F. Dr Tine (_:avc w. c r. Dr. rice. Dr. C. H. Qucnzcl. . Keith, Dr. O. H. Darter. R. L. Hilldrup. ENGLISH. Dr. G. E. Shankle. Miss C. Lenharc, I5r. A. L. ogel- back, Mr. W. B. Kelly. Seaica: I )t . Brandenburg, Dr. W. W. Griffith. Dr. B. W. Early A(an, ini;.- Dr. j . H. Croushore, Dr. R. W. Whidden FOREIGN LANGUAGES. Sealed: Mr. E. H. Jones, Mrs. M. M. Boiling. Standing: Dr. J. H. Combs, Dr. M. H. Stansbury. Sealed: Miss R. H. Herman, Dr. M. A. Greene, Miss E. L. Brignull, Dr. L. B. Voelkel. Standing: Dr. L. J. Cabrera, Mr. V. Brenner. } 1 10MI-: I-COXOMICS. Miss D. G. Rcid. Mi- t, A Ik Mrs. R. e;. Harris. .MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS, Burns, Dr. L. C. Carter. I I 1 rick, Mr. G. P. MUSIC. Mrs. J. S. Appcl, Dr. S. F. Bulley, Mr. L. Houston, Mr. R. W. Faukncr, Mrs. V. N. Ross, Miss C. Lenhart, Miss M, Chauncey HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. Miss J. G. Bell, Mr. W. R. Walther, Miss R. Woosley, Miss M. E. Arnold, Miss R. Leonard, Miss J. W. Hubbell, Dr. A. S. Hoye, Mrs. C, M. Read. SOCIOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY. Mr L. C. Carter, Jr., Dr. E. B, Graves, Mr. P. J. Allen. PSYCHOLOGY. Dr. E. K. Dodd, Dr. M Erdeiyi, Miss M. A. Klinesmith, Dr. C. K. Martin, Jr. C20 Approach of Autumn Urged Professor into Old Routine The leaves were beginning to turn color, an age-old sign of another September. The man standing in his front yard thought with ap- prehension of the e ents to come. Being a college professor is har i work . . . the classes aren ' t too bad . . . but . . , mustn ' t forget that Freshmen R eception . . . what agony. There will be the picnic at Iramar. I must find my chef ' s apron and practice my cooking . . . Wonder where those old outlines are . . . though I should remember those lectures after fifteen years. Don ' t tell me Im getting eager! Morning breaks were welcome coffee times for busy faculty members. Established professors. Dr. Combs, and new faculty members welcomed the new students and their counselors at the reception in the fal New and old members of the faculty and administration rcla.sed after working hours at the get-together and bccome-acquainted picnic 21 } STUDENT GOVERNMENT The term case holds a special connotation for Student Council, indicating a time at which the Council is called upon to display mature, objective judgment in meeting out punishment to those individuals not complying with the N4ary Washington way of life. Each case is treated individually; those punishments which seem most self-instructive and bene- ficial to the individual are imposed. Through a close cooperation with the stu- dents and administration. Student Council is ever striving for a greater Mary Washington — one of which we shall be even prouder. An American flag flying high on our hill, happy couples entertaining in the tapestry room, Sunday movie dates — these things remind us that we at Mary Washington have a respon- sible and dynamic Student Council — a council working for its students. GwendoK n . mory, President of SGA Through Self-Government Came Campus Progress Emile Fourget once said, The law should be loved a little because it is felt to be just; feared a little because it is severe; hated a little because it is to a certain degree out of sympathy with the prevalent temper of the day; and respected because it is felt to be a necessity. The law at Mary Washington College is the Student Government Association of which each student is a member. The legislative power is vested in the Association as a whole; the executive power is in the hands of a Stu- dent Council composed of the officers, house presidents, class representatives, town girl representative and certain e. -officio members. Personal responsibility, constant loyalty, and a high sense of honor in the individual — these words express the paramount aims of this organization. Student Council strives con- stantly to promote the best interest of the student body and college by inculcating the principles of self-go ' ernment. Gibson, ' ice-President: Kolarik, Secretary: Spitzer, Treasurer 22 ASSOCIATION Excited frcshniLn carciiillv giuiJcd lonr; gowns ulnnf; the brick walks enroute to ttieir first opportunity to meet their prolessors s(x; STUDENT GOXERN ' MENT. L ' ppcr fttcUtrc: Payne. Hcilmann. Colbert, Sherman, Whitcomb, Christian, Kins. Riihr.jth. Z oiver picture: Morgan, McCoy, Powell, Smith, Carter. Fo. , Graham. Harrison. Huston. 23 3 CLASSES We came and became a part of Mary Washington to fiulfiU our dreams or the dreams of our parents. The thought of a completely new life was both frightening and challenging. Yet we renovated our wardrobes, studied the catalogs, and watched the summer slip quickly past. At first we thought that we were alone in our feelings of insecurity, but we soon realized that our happiness, unrest, pleasures, or disappointments were common to all. With that knowledge came the feeling of belonging — of oneness. Supporting clubs, working on benefits, shouting for the Devils or the Goats, we were intricately hound together in a unity of en ironment, of interest, and of purpose. We learned to cherish the new-found independence that had once seemed so frightening. Together we struggled through new acti -ities and new concepts. Sharing experiences different from an ' known previously, we felt changes in ourseh ' es and realized that this change was growth. C24 t: ' u G n f SENIORS All for the last time . . . black solemnity of cap and gown ... a minimum devotion to study . . . but a last chance to gain knowledge of your major . . . many outside interests . . . professional card players sipping a stronger tea . . . searching for a job . . . flanking for the first row of Vlarriage and the Family . . . awak- eni ng to the future . . . the new awareness, a result of four cumulative years . . . friendships true meaning . . . bound close by ' good-byes . . . dedicated to M.W. . . . proud of her future . . . proud to have been part of her past. Senior Officers; Litton, Epcs, Dr. Martin, Gass, Jones. Standing: Heilmann. President; Sherman. 26 V THE CLASS OF 1952 Patricio Ann Abendschein Arlington, irc;inia Chemist r Charlotte Wales Adams NORI-OLK, IRCINIA French Emily Clisby Adams talnion, ircinia History Jean Elizabeth Amis . oRi-oi.K, Virginia Psychology Gwendolyn Amory Hampton, Virginia Psxcholo ' iv Chrysanthe Andresos Norfolk, irginla History Lois Ann Andrews Falmolth, Virginia Art Carolyn Arrington Grlndy, Virginia Political Science Marie Carroll Attianese Bridgeport. Connecticut Dramatic Arts and Sl: eech Elizabeth Anne Barton PiNEXTLLE, Kentucky Dramatic Arts and Speech Anne Ernestine Beck Fredericksburg, irginia Art Elfreda Louise Beck Glen Head, New ork Economics and Business Administration Betty Wood Belew Phyllis Elizabeth Bennington Josephine Langhorne Bidgood Catherine Anne Birminghar Fredericksburg, Virginia Comers Rock, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Arlington, Virginia Sociology Home Economics Art Psychology Jacqueline Marie Bobbin L pi ER Montclair, New Jersey History Frances Ann Bold Falls Chlrch, Virginl ' Art Jimmie Roe Bowen Alexandria. Virginia Pre-Medical Sciences Bessie Barbara Bowman Timber tlle, Virginia Psychology 29 THE CLASS OF 1952 Shirley Jean Bowman Baltimore, Mar-iland Chemistrv Rita Marie Brahs Hawthorne, New Jersey Home Economics Betty Jo Braithwaite Cross Junction, X ' irginta Ps cholos Suzanne Weitzel Branner Richmond, ' irginia Psvchologv Joan Margaret Britten Middletown, Connecticlt Biolos ' x Mary Eleanor Bruce Portsmouth, Virginia Sociolosx Diana Gay Buckwalter Norfolk, ' irginia Health. Physical Education and Recreation Bobbie Carson Burgess Opp, Alabama Dramatic Arts and Speech Alethea Wallace Burklin Chevy Chase, Maryland Psvcholos.v Peggy Gray Burton Arlington, ' ircinta Endish Eva Busemann Hampton, X ' irginia Mathematics Anne Brittain Coffey Round Hill, irginta Mathematics Adelaide McBride Campbell Beverly Anne Carpenter Hagerstown, Mar-iland Staflord, irginta Music Political Science Frances Jacqueline Carter Anne Lee Ceglis Chancellor, irginta Norfolk, irginta Spanish Music Anne Gay Chase ChaRLOTTESX ILLE, N ' lRGINL- Dramalic Arts and Speech Ann Roane Clary W ' .VSHINGTON, DC. English Rebecca Catherine Coates Etl. n, N ' irginta Biology Nancy Carroll Cooper Baltimore, Maryland Mathematics £30 THE CLASS OF 1952 Jean Marie Crews (a LPEPfIR, IRGINIA Political Science Ella Virginia Crimm NORI OIJ , IRC.IMA An Sara Jane Cross L l ( I I, l l-,N I 1 (KY . t(.sa Judith Ann Curtin Adams, Massai-iil sktts I li.storv Florence Miller Dabney Richmond, X ' irginia Historx Jayne Allen Dance Halifax, irginia Sociology Dorothy Allene Davis Waynesboro, Virginia Home Economics Edith Cushing Davis Lexington, Virginia Sociology Jacqueline Davis Concord, Virginia Sociology Marian Lou Davis Colonial Beach, Virginia Home Economics Mary Rosalie Davis Portsmouth Naval Base, New Hampshire Sociologv Suzanne Manning Davis St. Lolts. Missouri Music Evelyn Parrish DeMott Roanoke, Virginia Psxchologx Eleanor Enders Dickson Bogota. New Jersey Art Virginia Donald Tryon, North Carolina Historx Katherine Love Earnshaw BraNDYW INE, . Iaryland Political Science Athena Economy Roanoke, Virginl ' Biology Mary Mopp Edmonds Painter, Virginia Sociology Jacqueline Segar Epes Blackstone, Virginia Historx Mildred Louise Evans Baltimore. . IAR LAND Psychology 33 1 THE CLASS OF 1952 Jessie Jerdone Ewell Charlottesville. Virginia Ps cholog Phyllis Mae Farmer Richmond, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Bernice Irene Fowthrop Drakes Branch, Virginia Cheinislrv Mary Lou Finney Parksley, Virginia Sociology Mildred Geroldine Foley Arlington, Virginia Sociology Jean Frances Foster Norfolk, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Mary Elaine Foster Front Royal, Virginia ■American Ideals and I nstitutions Barbara Anne Fowler Ringgold, ' irginia Sociology Selma Ruth Friedman Newport News, Virginia Psychology Ann North Gaines Warrenton, Virginia Psxchologv Gay Brooke Garrett Deltaville, Virginia Psvchologv Nancy Ann Goss Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Chemist r Sarena Anne Genovese Falls Church, Virginia Sociology Marilynne Gessford Washington, DC, Home Economics Marjorie Suzanne Gibson Mahwah, New Jersey Sociolos, Corleta Mary Gibson Mahwah, New Jersey Chemistry Kitty duCuennois Gordon Richmond, Virginia History Margaret McArthur Green Montgomery, Alabama Sociology Lilla Ann Hagberg Elizabeth Ann Ham Worcester, Massachusetts Crewe, Virginia Sociology Psychology C34 I r 4 1 - k.- ■Sia.. • - ' ' THE CLASS OF 1952 Mary Ann Harding liLLERSON, X ' lRClN ' lA Chemistry Anne de Beelen Hart Washington, OC. En ilish Mary Anne Heatwole r;vr:RS C.. i:, irc,ini Health, Physical Education and Recreation Janef Caroline Heilmann C ' ,iiE v Chase, Maryland Psychology Betty June Henley Washington, D.C. Sociology Norma Audrey Henley Richmond, Virginia English Betty Clarke Holzshu Baltimore, .Maryland .Art Nancy Dorothy Horan South Dartmouth, Massachusetts Dramatic Arts and Speech Louise Carol Huff F ' REDERICKSBL RC, X ' lRGINIA English Nora Lea Hulme Arlington, Virginia Sociology Sarah Jane Huston Dayton, Ohio Sociology Susan Daniel Hutcheson .Ashland, Virginia Economics and Business Administration Betty Jean Jefferson FrEDERICKSBL RG, ' lRGINI. English Catherine Anne Jones Birmingham, .Alabama Art Jean Ramsey Jones .Amherst, Virginia Chemislrx Mary Ann Jones Norfolk, Virginia Psychology Mildred Louise Jones Roanoke, V irginia Dramatic Arts and Speech Susan Burgess Jones VV est Chester, Pen sylnania Ps chologv Barbara Ann Kimble Ale.xandria, Virginia Spanish Carol Ellen King Baltimore, Maryland Psychology I 37 I THE CLASS OF 1952 Shirley Jean King Portsmouth, ircinia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Mildred Frances Kolarik Abingdon, X Iar iland Economics and Business Administration June Anne Kucher Hillsdale, Xew Jersey Economics and Business Administration Carolina Gale Lanbright ALE. ANDRL , V ' iRGlNTA Art Tina James Lamprinakos Mary Margaret Landes Ashextlle, North Carolina Hinsdale, Illinois Psychology Psychology Mary Elizabeth Latham Bowie, Texas Psxchologv Margaret Elaine Leftwich Pulaski, Virginia Sociology Patricia Elizabeth Line Asblry Park, New Jersey Psvchologv Betty Gene Litton Round Hill, irginia English Joyce Adelle Long Richmond, Njrginia Mathematics Lilly Jeonnette Longo Richmond, Virginia .Mathematics Martha Ann McClenny Franklin, Virginia Biologv Gertrude Stedman McGinnes Nita Elizabeth McKnight Washington, DC. Birmingham, Alabama Psychology Psychology Nancy Wyatt McLeod Norfolk, X ' irginta .Music Emily Cole Manwaring NiANTic, Connecticut Economics and Business Administration Betsy Lane Martin Danville, Virginia Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dorothy Gaines Maynard Richmond, Virginia Art Meryle Menikoff Endicott, New York Economics and Business Administration C38 ( M W k. -- -J . ' «. : i r — .V --%.. ' - V «fc.-,5 i w THE CLASS OF 1952 Marjorie Joan Meyer li i.D iN, New ' ork Economics and Business Adminislration Barbara Jane Miller C ' .. iO S ILLIi, Iarvland Economics and Business Administration Nancy Bailey Miller I Iarrisonblrc, Virginia Psychology Betty MacRae Montgomery I INF-; (;Rr-:EK Mills. Virginia Biology Jean Estelle Moodispaw Arlington, irginia llcalth, Physical Education, and Recreation Rita Wanda Morgan Anderson ille, Virginia English Marilyn Marie Morris Arlington. Virginia French Mary Edwina Moss Alexandria, Virginia Sociology Mabel Patricia Moss Newport News, Virginia English Nancy Stump Motley Hollins, Virginia English Eleanor Agnew Mount Portsmolth, Virginia English Nancy Theresa Moxley Elk Creek, Virginia Music Dorothy Lynelle Murden Roanoke, Virginia Music Elaine Frances Nader XIethuen, Massachusetts Psychology Elizabeth Alice Nails Alexandria, Virginia Music Betsy Anne Norris Winterport, Maine Dramatic Arts and Speech Ruth Hart Norwood Betmesda, Mar-iland English Ann Hindo O ' Dette Plain ' field, New Jersey Sociology Carol Elizabeth Oliver Richmond, Virginia Psychology Kathryn Margaret Olson Flint, Michigan Psxchologv 41 } THE CLASS OF 1952 Kathryn Marilyn Orem Norfolk, N ' irginia Economics and Business Administration Virginia Elizabeth Orkney Ann Orwiler Lal REL, Mississippi N ' elsowille, Ohio Historv Economics and Business Administration Karen ilene Osborne Fredericksburg, Virginia Music Betty Anne Oyerby Richmond, Virginia En dish Lucille Ann Palladino Horseheads, New York Home Economics Nancy Marie Parker haley ille, N ' irgini.- ' Mathematics Alice Madge Parsons Che y Chase, Maryland Ps cholos Marjorie Dean Pershing Fredericksburg, X ' irginia Sociology Elizabeth Brame Peterson La rence ille, irginia Art Mildred Evangeline Proffitt Margaret Eugenia Rawls Columbia, ' irginia Norfolk, N ' irginia Music Mathematics Mary Davidson Ribble Arlington, N ' irginia Historv Jo Sidney Riddle Ashland, Kentucky English Ruth Vedder Rivenburgh Silver Spring, Maryland Psychology Priscilla Jane Roberts West Hartford, Connecticut Psvchologv Evelyn Irma Roeder Roanoke, Virginia Historv Gisela Elizabeth Ruhroth New Bedford, Massachusetts Biology Leah Belle Sachs Lexington, irginia Art Ajia Louise Sakakini Norfolk, irginia Music {42 i rf T THE CLASS OF 1952 Freya Sattelmaier St[; ens ille, Mar-iland riistorv Althea Mae Scholl C.ANTON, North Carolin Dramatic Arts and Speech Helen Baglcy Schroedcr Manassas, ircinia Sociology Jane Marie Self Chatham, Virginia Psychology Lux Iris Serrano Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Home Economics Indie Ephinia Shackleford Cheriton, Virginia Pswiiolo x Margaret Card Sherman Augusta, Georgia English Khalida Bessie Showker Kingsport, Tennessee History Mary Claire Sims MiLLBURN, New Jersey Home Economics Claire Kendrick Sindlinger HoLMDEL, New Jersey Political Science Avee Anne Smith Grundy, Virginia Music Comella Gaston Smith East Alton, Illinois Historv Dolores Ellen Smith Baltimore, Maryland Sociology Julia Margaret Starkey Blackstone, ' irginia Dramatic Arts and Speech Barbara Ann Staylor Chuckatuck, Virginia Mathematics Doris Virginia Steele Washington, DC English Elizabeth Corinne Stevens Center Cross, X ' irginta Psvcholosv Nancy Carolyn Stroughan Fredericksburg. irginia Economics and Business Administration Wilmo Eileen Toggart Richmond, irginia Economics and Business Administration Margaret Rose Taylor Augusta. Kentucky Music 45 I THE CLASS OF 1952 Mary Ann Taylor New ' ork, New ' ork Historx Ruth Ann Taylor Parksle-i ' , irginia English Martha Jeanne Therrel Atlanta, C eorgia Dramatic Arts and Speech June Elsie Thierback New Rochelle, New ' ' ork Sociology Jessica Elizabeth Tignor Callao, Virginia Biolosv Barbara Joyce Tucker Arlington, Virginia Psvchologv Ruth O ' Mae Underwood Lynchburg, N ' irginta Ps cholog Jewel Whitaker Upshur Eastville, Virginia Psxchologx Shirley Ann Van Eppes Troy, New ' ork Psvchologv Felde Lee Wagner Lynchburg, Virginia Music Nancy Jane Wagner Altoona, Pennsylvania Psvchologv Mary Elizabeth Wallace Arlington, Virginia Spanish Virginia Gardner Wallace Bedford, Virginia Sociologv Susan Ann Walton Richmond, ' irginia English Mary Alice Ward Scarsdale, New ' ork Music Elizabeth Pollard Weotherford ernon Hill, irginia Historv Nanett e Ruckman Webb Fort Defiance, Virginia Psvchologv Phyllis Joan Webb Bassett, Virginia Dramatic Arts and Speech Vivian Katherine Wells Richmond, X ' ircinia Sociologv Melita Ethel Whitcomb HiLLSBORO, New Hampshire Psvchologv €46 1 n :iv i:r« % - , - X THE CLASS OF 1952 Barbara Mae White June Estelle Wilkerson New MiLi-oKD, Coxxecth.l r Back lyA-i, irc.inia Sociology History Charlotte Marie Wilkinson CJiiLMOWu-;, ' iRc;iNiA History Bettie Faison Willard I RLDURICKSliL RG, ]RG1N1A Englisl Ruth Ethelyn Williams Phoebe Anna Wilson Granite ille, Rhode Island Strasblrg, Virginia Sociology S ociology Anna Gibson Winsbro LURAI ' , irginia History Jean Wroy Wolfe West Point, Virginia English Betty Jo Woodford HUDDLESTON, VIRGINIA Art Janet Boice Young Pasadena, California History 49 I JUNIORS Settled down with a purpose . . . the realiza- tion that one ' s future is approaching with great rapidity . . . increased spirit at class meetings . . . striving to achieve the Fraternity . . . stud ing more . . . frequenting the library . . . making the most of after-class relaxation . . . week-ends away at big universities . . . cul- tivation of the art of parlor conversation . . . an eye toward the Ring Dance . . . third finger measurement . . . earnest attempt to be on the Dean ' s List . . . summer ' s bright interruption before the last year. JuN ' ioR Officers: Bennett, President: Dr. Castle. Sinnard, Winston, Reynolds. f 50 tircv-trousercd dates ruled Westmoreland parlor until that last quiet, hut chaperoned, moment. Life was not all gala weekends — there were things to be planned and done as a class, and the inevitable studying. The ring represented achievement and pride in Alma Mater, hut onlv could he admired longingly until the Ring Dance 51 1 THE CLASS OF 195 3 Betty RLith Anderson Xlyra Biur Anderson Marf arct Diinlap Atkinson Bc erly Back l- ' aulinc .Aiken Bagby N ' t. Virginia Bailes Barbara Anne Ba lor Jacqueline L.ee Beckwith Cjarnette Lotiise Bell Constance Mae Bennett Charlotte Benz XIartha Mae Bergenty Anne larie Berkeley Bernice Berkman Claudia Anne Beswick Beverly .Allison Booz Dorothy Hunter Britt Barbara Anne Brown Betsy .Alice Brown Millicent Judith Brown Ruth Elizabeth Bryce Loretta Jean Burnette Marjorie Slaughter Burrus Ute Cornelia Buseman Laura Wilson Cabell Barbara June Caverlee Peggy Louise Chapman Janet Xoonan Chinn June V ' ooght Christian Helen Elizabeth Coddington Joan Sue Cohen Mary Jacquelin Colbert Mary Nelson Coleman Joan Marie Collins Joan Claire Cornoni Ilena Margaret Cruise Ann Truxal DeW ' itt Betsy Anne Dickinson Harriet P. Dinnsfriend Mary Louella Dodge Ada Patricia Dodrill Jane Byrd Dunn ' 3} THE CLASS OF 1953 Betty Wise East Olive Winnie Ediss Helen Augusta Edmondson Barbara Ellis Peggy Jo Ellis Joyce Evans Ann Rice Fadeley Barbara Jean Fasick Barbara Ester Faxon Betty Lou Fink Peggy Pratt Flippo Joan Dolores Foley Mary Ann Fox Janet Ann Galloway Kathryn Jane Garland Barbara Ann Gatewood Frances Ann Giannotti Martha Gilbert Cardelle Gilderdale Christie Lee Gill Joyce Ann Glascock Frances Elizabeth Goldenson Margaret Louise Gooch Anne Elizabeth Gorman Shirley Ann Grant Donna Lee Gray Sally Baker Gray Dorothy Julia Green Dorothy Iay Green Frances Smith Gunther Margaret Elizabeth Hall Barbara Morrisette Hamilton Billie Jean Hamm Sally Hammett Lois Maybelle Harder Joanne Lee Harris Peggy Jane Harrison Patsy Ann Haymes Mary Ann Hellberg Nancy Jean Hew ett Sarah Louise Hicks Aileen Louise Hirschman { If V . jr : ' i THE CLASS OF 195 3 Martha Jane Hoke Peggy Anne Hopkins Mildred Matilda Hudson Barbara Sue Hu If Winifred Elizabeth Hundemann Barbara May Hunt Florence Elizabeth lr in Gloria Kay Ives Patricia Anne Ives Vivian Janice James Ruth Joan John Barbara Ann Johnson Kathleen Mary Johnson Carolyn Packard Keck Patricia Jane Kelley Patricia Hartford Kerrick Joan Maria Kerrins Beverly Jean Kimball Katherine Elizabeth King Marjorie Jean Kodet Page Kohn Mary Jo Lacy Sally Ann Lankford Jean Ainslie Leiby Elizabeth Dorothy Livingston Jane Marie Lloyd Anne Carruth Loyd Frances Louise McBride Dorothy Nell McCoy Barbara Ann McFarland Irene Maliaros Betty Ann Marshall Sara Stone Martin Elizabeth Anne Mason Elizabeth Cornell Matthes Shirley Mae Matzenger Anna Loretta Mawhinney Leah Ray tears Nancy Jeanne Melton Patricia Moran Joan Lee Morgen Nancv Corr Mosher 57 I THE CLASS OF 1953 Mary Moskos Betty Lee Mothershead Sara Lucinda Mott Caroline Rose Mueller ; Marigene Mulligan Martha Carol Munn Nancy Newhall Joan Noble Patricia Ann Oberholtzer Willie Dee Parsons Beverly Ruth Patrick Jaquelin Harrison Pa ne Arlene Phelps Virginia Mae Poole Ann Thurman Porter Nancy Du ' all Potts Pamela Damon Powell Barbara Raren Pritchard Eugenia Richmond Pugh Peggy Joyce Pugh June Frances Purdy Carol Field Putman Ana Maria Quinones Mary Jo Rader Loudell Nickols Bo d Raitt Nell Cobb Ramsey Betty Ann Raynor Jacquelin Heath Reese Dorothy Eugenia Reisig Doris Ann Renn Helen Margaret Reynolds Ruth Joyce Reynolds Nancy Jane Richardson Flora Carol Risdon Jimmie Emeline Rivers Suzanne Rosen Patsy Joleen Saunders Jacquelyn Sa ers Joan Barbara Schlesinger Virginia Montgomery Schnebly Jewell Lockhart Scott Suzanne Lucille Seelman €58 V r - THE CLASS OF 1953 Ruth Marie Sergeant Mary Alberta Shelton Sarah Belle Shipman Ann Leighton Simmons Shirley Mae SinnarJ Anne Hammond Smith Carol Ann Smith Sophia Arneii Smith Peggy Anne Snellings Nancy Eleanor Speck Lola Rebecca Spitzer Marianne Louise Sthers Lynne Stoddard Mary Sue Storrs Elaine Frances Strawser Gene ' ieve Emile Suits Janet Collier Swan Peggy Ann Thomas Virginia Ann Thomason ] atherine Roberts Toe Laer Thurley Evalena Travis Irene Theodore Voronsky Caroline New bold Watson Anna Xlay Wheeler Shirley Frances Widener Esther Mae Wilkins Ruth Frances Williams Gladys Elaine Wimberly Ann Gayle Winston Elizabeth Ann Yago Elizabeth Ann ' oung 611 SOPHOMORES Second year on the Hill . . . much more ad- vanced . . . accustomed to this environment . . . proud not to be the lowest . , . cooperation as a body . . . accent on spirit . . . paying class dues early . . . raking leaves around campus in the fall . . . increasing amount of friends . . . developing an attitude of conformity . . . shouting loudly in rivalry with the Devils . . . competition . . . admiration toward leaders . . . confused, but more stable . . . higher level of thought . . . development of ideals . . . looking ahead with more interest . . . half wise and half foolish. SopHOMORr Officers Drogans Amos Graham, Spencer, Mrs. Boiling, Levey, President. £62 To worldly-wise sophomores it seemed years since those freshman days — the newness, the turmoil, the mouse caps. The new awareness introduced a new note of seriousness. Loyal sophomores sang to the seniors — their sister class. Loyalty to school throLigh class- — all dues were in by December; when the leaves needed raking the sophomores raked. 63 I THE CLASS OF 1954 Agnes Patton Alexander Mary Catherine Ames Nell Kirtlcy Amos Janet Heath Andrews Mary Ann Andrews Effie Nickolas Apostolou Anita Mac Archer Ellena Marie Armistead Joanne Westwood Armistead Marlenc Joyce Ashby Patricia Ann Ashley Anne Elizabeth Bailey Sheila Patricia Bainbridgc Patricia Louise Bair Elizabeth Harrison Baker Madge Drummond Baker SyKia Ann Barlow Carolyn Jane Barnes Joan Baron Elizabeth Joy Baylor Helen Louise Beam Mary Ellen Bear Nada Phyllis Bear Suzanne Ward Berry Barbara Ann Bosworth Norma SyK ' ia Bourne Mary Jane Bowen Lucie Jane Bradtield Ruth Ann Brand Nancy Emily Bristol Imrc Jo Broome Carol Stone Brown Barbara Thompson Burgess Ann Frances Callahan Celia Ann Calloway Margo Price Calvert Laura Lewis Carruthers Mary Osborne Chaffee Betty Ann Chandler Niary Hill Chilton Betty Corbin Christopher Ada Lois Coffey Nina Georgia Corson Marilyn Herbert Councill Betty Joan Cox Peggy Jane Crabtree Marcia Davis Craddock Patricia Ann Cramer Mary Alice Cruise Grace Hamilton Cumming Anita Jeanctte D ' Argenio fary Pegram Davies Barbara Lee Dent Eleanor Dixon Mary Ann Teresa Dorsey Barbara Jean Downes Beth Ann Dreier Toula Nicholas Drogaris Peggy Ann Eanes Elizabeth Catherine Earman lary Anne Evans _ Carroll Lee Ferrell Frances Ellen Field Lillian Carmen Figueroa 65} THE CLASS OF 1954 Anne Weber Fleming Margaret Ann Fletcher Gayle Pamela Fox Wilma Ann French Sally Elisabeth Fuhrmg Anne Lenore Funk Sally Wesley Gallant Nancy Lee Cant Jean Frances Garner Mary Jean Gary Barbara Lee Gentry Joanne Lucille Gibson Shirley Ann Gibson Ruth Elizabeth Gillespie Dorothy Rose Goldenson Kathleen Gordon Nancy Mae Gough Faith Barbara Grace Julia Ann Graham Marian Lee Gravatt Julia Anna Griffin Elizabeth Jane Grove Marion Flail Mary Esther Hare Patricia Lucille Hatfield Laura Eleanor Hathaway Betty Joyce Heath Patricia EJea Henson Helen Katharine Hodges Nancy Blair Hoffman June Shirley Hollifield Anne Jacqueline H olmes Geraldine Dawn Holsten Virginia Dare Hudgins Barbara Ann Hulett Justine Huncke Phyllis Hope Hunley Lucy Ann Ingalls Mary Cynthia Irby Esther Mapp Jacob Patricia Anne Johnson Patricia Irene Johnson Doris Mae Jones Eleanor Rae Jones Gladys Ann Jones Patricia Louise Josephs Beatrice Virginia Justice Joan Rea Kaitner Anna Nash Kay Kathryn Ann Kennedy Mary Helen Kerr Ruth Gertrude Kessel Virginia Ingles Kirkwood Nancy Sue Knight Freya Koger Marilyn Sondra Kroll Frances Margaret Lalor Peggy Grant Lassiter Sally Beth Leavell Diane Lee Linda LeHardy Anne Snellen Le ' ey Phyllis Stern Levy Carolvn Han ev Lindauer THE CLASS OF 1954 Barbara Ann Lucas Patricia Lcc MacAllistcr Sophie Lay McClanahan Elizabeth Lackey McNcal Peggy Baker McNutt Josephine Wrcnn Magettc Catherine Walker Martin Elizabeth Anne Mason Joyce Anne Mason Grace Candler Matthews Margaret Lillian Mattison Beverley Chichester Maxwell Harriet Valerie Maynard Barbara Mensch Marquita Nelle Merrill Nancy Jean Miller Virginia Woodward Miller Carlene Hope Mitchell Nancy Mitteldorfer Edith Viae Moody Elizabeth Wever Moore Ann Green Morgan Helen Jane Morris Mandeville Lucille Nance Phyllis Agnes Nash Maureen King Norris Margaret Leavenworth Oggeson Mary Jo Ann O ' Mara Carolyn Elizabeth Osborne Rachel Lee Packett Dorothea Pappachristus Nancy Ruth Parmelee Nancy Jane Patterson Helen Oleta Peck Ann Elizabeth Perkinson Helen Ann Peyton Patricia Ann Pickett Martha Virginia Pilcher Marion Winifred Pleasants Nancy Ann Poarch Ida Anne Powell Eleanor Whitmore Pritchett Mary Lou Puller Vlary Miles Puryear Susan Quelch Lucy-Mae Redman Pattie Old Ribble Gladys Louise Robbins Frances Burwell Roberts Helen French Roberts Pamela Roberts Ann Bryan Robertson Jean Elizabeth Robey Colleen Edith Roche Sue Ann Rockhold Judith Martin Rogers Nancy Dickerman Root Jeanne Elderidge Rowell Ellen Imogene Royston Ruth Allene Glaettii Russell Genevieve Louise Schenck Dorothea Rita Schenk Barbara Joan Scott Pat Griffin Seawell b9} THE CLASS OF 1954 Marion Ruth Scckamp Sally Rebecca Segal Helen Trcsc Scifert Marilyn Seifert Suzanne Worthington Shelhorse Diana Beth Shultz Rophelia Simpson Elizabeth Ann Sink Evelyn Ann Skinner Peggy Ann Sloan Frances Louise Smith Martha Lillian Smith Dorothy Woodley Spencer Georgiana Virginia Spillman Joanne Maclin Stevens Nancy Lee Stockton Batty Gene Stone ' irginia Angle Suttle Patricia Elizabeth Swain Susan Jane Sykes Dolores Elaine Taggart Mary Estelle Taylor Mary Stuart Taylor Suzanne Robertson Thompson Laura Emory Towson Rosemary Trotter Patricia Ann Troxell Athena Tsitsera Beverly Ann Turner Eleanor Walton L ' pshur Dawn Lee X ' anBuskirk Lois Jean Verling Martha Jane Vinzant Nancy Carol Warner Sara Bland Waugh Lena Rigene Wells Joyce Ann Wcstrater Patricia Ann Whitted Helen Louise Wilbur Constance Ann Wilkins Betty Penn Wilkins Barbara Ann Wilson Ruth Jeanette Wirth Barbara J eane Wright Edwina Wright N ' lecchi Sumie Yokogawa Joan Frances Young Eleanor Adelaide Zundel €70 FRESHMAN Age 18 . . . irrepressible youth . . . limited experience . . . the formidable gates . . . appre- hension upon entering ... a week of red-tipped hats . . . the lost feeling of new independence ... a long day with too few hours. Conform- ing to regulations . . . memorizing names . . . adjusting to people . . . feverish studying and deficiency slips . . . anticipating Saturdays. U. of Va. with its glamor and Annapolis with its uniforms . . . Christmas with its atmos- phere, and Easter with its spring . . . remorse on departure . . . backward glances, but no regrets. Frf,shm; n Officers: Stoddard. Pavne, Sulll an. Booth. Lyle, President: Miss Woosle 72 Registration could not have been more intricate under any system whatsoever. The first weeks of a new experience were unfolded, they were crowded but fun and memorable; Mr. Houston playing Jennie. struggling with the Bayonet — failing and passing the test, the climax of Mouse Week, and electing a class president. S if € % 3 ' 3 ' 3 C e E THE CLASS OF 195 5 Lucy Lewis Abbut Suzanne Adams Joyce Elaine Akcrs Nancy Mae Andrews Joyce Helcnc Arlook Iilizahcth Juliette Arnold Doris Dina ArrinRton C:arol Gwin Ault Gloria Caroline Baker Lynn Baker Emma Jane Barnes Bc erly Ann Barrett Jane Ijams Barry Margaret Reynolds Bates Elirabeth Randolph Bear Suzanne Ruth Bedell Judith Ann Begel Ann Lee Berry Nellie Lent Bethea Suzanne Page Bickers Carolyn Suzanne Bidwell Elizabeth Mason Biggcrs Elizabeth Carol Billingslcy Mary Katherine Bird Elizabeth Goodwyn Blackwell Leah Joyce Block Dorothy Barton Booth Barbara Botsaris Elizabeth Anne Bradbury Nancy Janet Briscoe Frances Earle Brittle Pauline Georgianna Broas Ursula Lindeck Bronisch Carrie Nell Brown Rhoda Evon Browning Norma Jean Brumback Barbara Buell Celia Anne Bures Barbara Lee Burke Marian Leonie Burks Nan Ethel Bursell Dora Alice Butler Jean Page Byrd Nancy Randolph Calloway Alice Elizabeth Campbell Maxine Cannaday Jeanette Anita Carroll Barbara Jean Cash Sara Monroe Cecil Eileen Marie Cella Judith Florence Chambers Agatha Helen Childs Jane Braxton Chilton Mary Anne Chittenden Martha Eleanor Clements Hettie Roberta Cohen Jane Elizabeth Coiner Elizabeth Ann Collinge Ann Elizabeth Collins Melda Jean Compton Barbara Grace Conole Barbara Ann Coogan Sarah Anne Coolcy Carol Lee Cooper Gloria E. Correa Mildred Lucille Corum X ' largaret Muehleisen Cotton Dorothy Gail Couk Patricia Cromwell Jacqualine Ann Crump Carolvn Jane Curtis Jane Dallas Joan Allen Dardcn Carmelita Kathryn Davis Margaret Joan Davis Mary Elizabeth Davis Ann Rawdon Denty Julianna La Salle Dilley ,Ruth Elize Dollens Katherine Nicholas Drogaris Ann Lee Dunaway Kathryn Amelia Engquist Sara Genevieve Etheridge Diane Gail Farans Beverly Anne Farster Joan Gardner Ferrall Charlotte Evelyn Fisher Frances Anne Fix Mary Carolyn Fletcher Rcna Felicity Fletcher THE CLASS OF 1955 Patricia Ann Foley Gwen Marilyn Forsyth Emily Stuart Fowler Margaret Elizabeth Fowler Miriam Helene Frazier Lena Sheetz French Salle Clarke Fucllhart Audrey Ann Gape Margaret Ann Garland Julianna Lawton Garrett Carol Ann Genovese Barbara Gill Nancy McCargo Gill Corrie Burnley Gillespie Sari Helen Glasser Ann Elizabeth Graves Shirley Ann Gregory Mary Lou Grenfell Anne Page Griffith Ann Elizabeth Grubbs Betty Joanne Grubbs Mary Louise Gump Shirley Margot Hamilton Mary Handges Mildred Gladys Haney Sally Ann Hanger Barbara Anne Haralson Florence Lillie Harbert Christine Harper Dorothea La Verne Harris Elizabeth Arrington Hess Joyce Hines Dorothy Jane Hoagland Naydene Ann Hoback Patricia Lee Homer Joanne Helen Horst Helen Ruth Horton Irene Hughes Priscilla Ann Hungerford Sally Ann Ingraham Emily Anne Irby Margaret Bennett Jeffries Frances Caroline Jernigan Betty Ford Johnson Jane Taylor Johnson Linda Johnson ' irginia Ann Johnston Barbara Louise Jones Josephine Blandford Jones Marion Jayne Jones Phyllis Harlene Jordon Polly Ann Jordon Willie Marshall Justis Mary Kay Kelley Mary Ann Kelly Maureen Catherine Kelly Jo-Ann Franc King Doris Ann Kirby Joan Elizabeth Kleinknecht Charlotte Gillet Knight Carole Joyce Kolton Betsy Ross Land Jacquellyn Landefeld Frances Caroline Lee Luna Virginia Lee Mary Jane Lewis Joan Melissa Lindsay Mary Virginia Linville Jean Cadle Lippy Jeanne Onita Lippy Helen Patricia Lipscomb Ann Lovelace Marian McDowell Lowry Margaret Ann Lowther Jane Ann Lund Martha Belle Lyle Margaret Jane MacManus Luana MacPherson Jane Lee McAllister Betty Jane Ella McClintock Helen Harvey McClung Mary Weaver McCravy Jo Anne McDaniel Patricia Anne McDonald Dorothy Chaworth Mcllwain Patricia Ann McKey Barbara Ann McLaughlin Margaret Soutter McRoberts Sue Holland Mapp £76 %- Wf ' ' - % THE CLASS OF 195 5 Virginia Ann Marco Edith Joan Martin Kristina Doris Massic Ann Mawhinncy Phyllis C;arolinc Mclillo Joan Elaine Mcmbcrt Anne Elaine Mcrritt Audrey Fay Merritt Marilyn Lucilc Merritt Carolyn Ann Miller Helen Ruth Milleson Laura Hester Milster Nancy Ann Mitchell Mary Annette Moody Jewel Joiine Moore Jimmie Lou Moore Frances Jeanette Moorman Ellen Fauntleroy Morgan Patricia Elmira Morgan Phyllis Ann Morris Nancy Kight Morrisette Julie Elizabeth Morrison Linda Merle Munden Betty Grace Nance AUene Grier Nash Elizabeth Ida Nash Mary Magruder Neate Winnifred Nancy Needham Margaret Mapp Nicolls Sarah McClure Nissley Margaret Ann Nuckols Grace Ann Nulty Rose McAden Ogburn Mary Lou O ' Mara Colleen Louise O ' Rear Alice Evelyn Orem Suzanne Claire Ott Mary Eieth Otwa - Sue Ellen Packett Mary Margaret Papstein Sara Jane Parcells Julia Maye Parker Mary Lyon Patteson Mary Alice Pattie Ann Burnley Payne Ann Lewis Payne Mary Lewis Gaulding Peck Barbara Anne Perkins Jacqueline Jeanne Phillips Lucy Abbie Phillips Joan Carroll Piedmont Eleanor Marcia Pollock Marilynn Poole Joyce Middleton Potter Patricia May Poulson Anne Lee Powell Katherine Louise Powell Mary Sue Powell Virginia Frances Pruden Minnie Brooks Rainey Nancy Jean Rakes Mary Alice Ratchford Judith Amelia Reeve Jo .Anne Rhodes Virginia Dale Richards Barbara Ann Richeson Nancy Anne Riddle Constance Ann Rigby Dorothy Weddell Roane Mary Willoughby Roberts Dorell Bertha Robinson Ruth Ann Rochlitz Anne Lou Rohrbach Joan Ethel Rollins Adrian Armstrong Roper Mary Dimeling Ross Katherine Maria Rozmarynowski Priscilla lane Sachs E3obbie Jean Sammons Betty Bonner Sams Helen Paislev Sasser Mary Bruce Saunders Nancy Jo Scott Etta Faye Searie Edna Hamilton Seeley Patricia Woodward Seitz Annie Laurie Self Suzanne Shinkle Nancy Lynn Shope Elizabeth Ann Shumate 79} THE CLASS OF 1955 Felicia Rose Siploski Barbara Herrick Smalley Ann Smallwood Barbara Sue Smith Frances Elizabeth Smith Marilyn Edith Smith Zella Anne Smith Marcia Lynn Snyder Chandra Louise Sooy Mary Pat Spear Barbara Adele Spencer Mary Nancy Stahel Betty Joan Staylor Patricia Ann Steadham Jo Ann Marie Stein Betty Cecilia Steppe Ann Lo ' elace Stewart Cynthia Rundell Stewart Polly Cobb Stoddard Carole Ann Straus Peggy Lois Strother Patricia Ann Sullivan Edith Monin Sweeney Joann Tappy Ann Radcliffe Taylor Clare Jane Ternll Shirley Anne Thacker ' irginia Thackston Eleanor Jane Thomas Elisabeth Watkins Thompson Phvlli Ann Thompson Salley Bruce Tillett Nancy Louise Tompkins Eietty May Tribble Martha Jayne Trimble Helen Tsitsera Virginia Anne Turner Joan Page Tyson Lucille Wilson Valentine Grace Elizabeth Vane Joan Archer Waddcll Sally Buckman Watson Barbara Anne Weber Claudia Galbraith Wells Ellen Catherine Wells Eileen Frances West Carolyn Le avitt White Jacquelyn Ann Whitehurst Jean Whitfield Mary Ann Whittemore Mary Lynn Whitten Marilyn Simms Wicker Janet Bowen oung Sarah Bond Wysong Phyllis Ann Wright Florance Ann Wozniak Nancy Jacklvn Woodall ■ Dorothy Nell Wolfe Susan Claire Withers Josephine Jane Worthington Williams Anne Harding Williams Alice Jean Williams Jean Walker Wiley Christine Evans Wilev Veterans Braved the Odds To Complete Education Back in civilian life . . . the G.I. Bill plus outside jobs gave them the opportunities they deserved . . . outnumbered 100 to 1 ... unex- pected bass in the classroom . . . reminder to the professor to omit the Miss. Contributing the masculine point of view to Student Gov- ernment and R. A. councils . . . spending long hours in the C Shoppe ... an asset to social functions on the Hill . . . co-sponsors of an informal dance with the Town Girls ' Club . . . empty wallets and a Snow Queen. Respected for their perseverance in the pursuit of knowl- edge, only they saved M.W. from being an entirelv feminine institution. Thomas Harold Vivian, Jr. President of the Veterans Club Bernard Theodore Burchell D. Dishman Thomas Ivan Dodson George William Garner Richard Allen Lamont Charles Franklin Meadows Fred Wesley Saunders, Jr. Economics and Business Administration Llovd Wilbur Wilson, Chemistry In the lab prospective chemists prepared a titration, hut the ' t. ' ihoppe and Icniinine company were ultimatlcy more attracti c Dining hall innovations included extra tables for the men. E ' eryonc had fun when Dr. Shankic crowned the Snow Queen. The Snow Queen w pilected by penny ballots; Jane became the ruler, to be rushed continuously by an avid stag-line. 83 1 ORGANIZATIONS Scheduled meetings, teas, practices, rehearsals, and deadlines were the joys and agonies that proclaimed our participation in an important part of campus life. These were overshadowed only by the satisfying feeling that came with the finished edition, the fun, the applause, or the sense of accomplishment. We cried for time and cooperation, and these were given because enthusi- asm and interest characterized our organizations. Each peck at the typewriter and each smear of grease-paint became significant not as an indixidual thing but as one small part of a project that got off to a wobbly start, jerked forward awkwardly, and then, w ith a final lurch, speeded to completion. We saw welded into a single broad program of extracurricular acti -ity; benefits, pep rallies, programs, and teas in the tapestry room. As we stand surveying the synthesis of our aried interests, we see progress and feel grateful for having been a part of it. C84 . -7 , ' t 4 . i ■ m wm 1, ■1 0 m f , ' ' ( m I m 0 ' ' W_  mimMf The Honor Pledge — a i id symbol of the integrity which prevails upon the campus and in the hearts ol the students. I l(V,OR COl XCIL. Lvle.Heilmann.Prei de ' K.-Lex Our Code Of Livin g Guarded And Cherished Honor ... a word that might have repre- sented something nebulous came to influence profoundly the li ' es of Mary Washington stu- dents. The honor system . . . proudly adopted from the University of Virginia ... a system that represents the best in student govern- ment. Early we learned its principles: no lying, cheating, stealing or breaking one ' s word of honor. We realized that an honor system concerns not only our personal honor but the honor of all students. With this reali- zation came an ethical unity ... a pride in increasing moral strength. The honor com- mittee led by Janet . . . the freshman ' s dis- covery of our system, furthered by discussions on the honor system spirit. The upper class- man ' s annually renewed allegiance to its prin- ciples with the honor pledge cards . . . added strength . . . the first formal convocation . . . the eloquence of Mrs. Dodd ' s address . . . the election of a new president of the honor coun- cil, this time by the entire student body . . . Ann Smith to lead us ne. t year. Our honor system belonged to each one of us. We knew that it was both a present and a future re- sponsibility. We knew that we must make it work. Janet Heilmann. President of Honor Council. 1 M J t f CAP AND GOWN. Firsf rou ' : M. Gibson, Moxley, Jones, Whitcomb, President; Motley. Busemann, C. Gibson. Second roiv: Gessford, Orkney, Starkey, Mrs. Russell, Dr. Stephenson, Heilmann. Leaders On Campus Gave Us A Valuable Directory Solemn underclassmen and breathless juniors . . . the tapping ceremony for Cap and Gown . . . recognition for those who had worked hard for those who had displayed : Leadership . . To them others had turned for direction . . competence . . . dependability. Scholarship . . intellectual curiosity despite increasing re- sponsibilities in their fields. Service . . . con- tributions, tangible and intangible . . . actions that furthered the aims and reputation of Mary Washington. Members unified in pride . , . smooth functioning, attributed to Mel. As- sisting the freshmen orientation program . . . can assing the school for Student Directory subscribers . . . frantic typing to meet the deadline . . . distributing the directories just in time . . . sponsoring high school week-end . . . chaperoning potential M.W.C. ' ers . . . guiding visitor tours . . . organising faculty- student teas . . . the compilation of a Mary Washington etiquette book to clarify campus traditions and manners. Inspired by their recognition they worked e en harder to raise their own standards to the level of the ideals of Cap and Gown. Happily, Student Directories arrived belbre Christmas-card time. In orienrnridn freshman learned of higher ideals and goals. 87 I ff .• k :tfj ma h . fnlflinWlr .,j«-„-.. .... .; £■ ALPHA PHI SIGMA. First row: Staylor, C. Gibson. Haymes. S. King, Britten, Edmonds, S. Gibson. Baylor, Weatherford, Jones, Rawls. Second row: Heilmann, Dickson. Garrett, Kucher, President: Reynolds, Berkman, Kroll, Bowman, Maliaros, Moskos. Third row: Parker, Maynard, Beck, Tignor, Evans, Orkney, Gessford, Lamprinakos, Busemann. Fourth row: Raynor, Murden, K. King, Gavel, Bold, Kolarid, Dorsey, Griffith, Lee, Armistead, Williams, J. Gibson. Upshur. Quality Points Denoted More Than Dean ' s List The Lullaby Of Broadway Beckoned And Promised A superabundance of quality points ... a reward for long hours of study . . . stimulating thought in monthly meetings . . . learning how interesting are other fields of knowledge. A gala Christmas party . . . activities showing that their enthusiasm extends to many fields . . . tutors of those who strive for similar achievement. Spring, accentuated by red and white carnations and the wearer ' s proud smiles. The smell of grease paint . . . new sets . . . rehearsals with the script in one hand and a te.xtbook in the other . . . curtain time. Long and hard work behind stage and on stage meant membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the highest honor bestowed upon girls interested in dramatics. Bus trips to see Kiss Me Kate and Mr. Roberts ... an outdoor hamburger fry in the fall . . . spring picnics . . . new members. LPn PS] OMEGA Finl row: Christian, Rcose, Watson, Miller, PresuL-nl: I.,nc. R,irt.,n, LlivJ S,-.,mJ row: Hamilton. Norris h.. . Hi U.-v, Or C. tlc, Mr W:,llhcr. Mr Houston, Starkev, Sch..|l, i cnn C88 CHI BETA PHI. First row: Busemann, President; Birmingham, Cooper, Whitcomb, Lamprinakos, Maliaros, Reynolds, Coates, Bow- man, Garrett. Second row: Dr. Castle, Dr. Pierce, Gibson, Tignor, Evans, Heilmann, Miss Schultz, Upshur, Moskos, Wagner, Dr. Erdeiyi, Friedman, McClenny. Science Majors Became Auctioneers With Profit They Stimulated Melody And Sang The Harmony Challenge to sophomores and a goal for upperclassmen. Campus fraternity for young scientists. Informal meetings led by Eva . . . discussion of Freud, Mendel, and Euclid. The excitement of the auction . . . cries echoing throughout Monroe Auditorium: ' Going, go- ing, gone! . . . money for the loan fund in memory of a former professor. Music in the air . . . mutual desire for ex- pression through music bringing these girls together for a variety of activities: fostering music appreciation through chapel programs . . . giving recitals, piano, vocal, and instru- mental . . . sponsoring a talent show in the spring . . . trying their first bake sale. Recep- tion in honor of the national president. MU PHI EPSILON ' . First row: Proffitt, Campbell, Ceglis, President; Ward, Murden. Chapman, Christian. Poole, Garland, Christopher, Smith, Moxley. Sakakini, Gooch, Mason, Reisig. s } Amo, Amas, Amat, Was Well Applied To Virgil Promoting interest in the classics on campus . . . imitating Roman banquets . . . comparing the columns of our buildings to those famous in Roman architecture. Activities sponsored by the local chapter of Eta Sigma Phi : transla- tions from Ovid, Vergil, Cicero, Caesar . . . essays written in Latin on a specified subject . . . surveys to find the fraternity member with the greatest number of hours in langu- ages, especially Latin and Greek. From Chaucer To Shaw Too Many Termpapers English majors interested in creative writ- ing and trying to get the thousand words pub- lished, the prerequisite for membership . . . contributing, under Jo Sidneys leadership, to the Rectangle and our own Epaulet . . . attend- ing a Book and Author Luncheon in Washing- ton in the spring . . . planning for a monthly radio show . . . free baby-sitting for the Eng- lish professors . . . starting a fraternity scrap- book in which each member will write her own poem, short story, or essay. ETA SIGMA PHI. First row: Morris. Drogaris, Seelman, Abbot. Perkinson. Second roiv: Moskos, Maliaros, President: Dr. Voelkel, Wallace, Pappachristus. SIGMA TAU DELTA. First row: Hart. Riddle, President; Mount, 0 erbey. Second row: Henley, Coddington, Anderson, Vlorgan, Flippo, Sti ers, Norwood, Berkman, Taylor. Third row: Hall. Moss, Bailes, Steadman. Sorority Sisters Of The Famous Orators Pre-Nursers Gave Advice And Aspirin Oldest national fraternit - in its field . . . dra- matic arts and speech . . . the youngest honor- ary at M.W.C. Members enjoying an acti ' e year . . . working in plays . . . participating in class benefits . . . taking part in Forensic affairs. Initiation in the fall and three new members ... a visit from the third Vice-President of the national organization. For aspirants to white caps and temperature charts, a newly formed club to supplement the pre-nursing curriculum. Talks by the girls who went to U. Va. for summer school . . . lectures by guest speakers established in the nursing profession . . . touring the Mary Washington and Walter Reed hospitals . . . amending the constitution . . . selecting pins. ZETA PHI ETA. First row: Norris, Attianesc. Second row: Mrs. Sollenberger, Ccglis, Starkey, Reese, P. Webb, Schroedcr, President. PI NU CHI. Nissley, Miss Schult:, Spear, Brand, Griffith, Kessel, Knight, Gough, President: Pilcher, Thomas, Heath, Buell, Calloway, Alexander, Pattcson, Gill, Hoback, Corum. Packett, Ogburn, Saunders, Gill, S. Gibson, Bickers, Council!, Mattison, Lee, Marco, Engguist, Kirby, Wever, Calvert, Corson, Pritchett, Nance, MacNarv, Biggcrs, Arrington, Moorman, Membert, Bures, Thompson, Dr. Castle, Tillett. 91 I SIGMA TAU CHI. First row: Beam, Beck, Johnson, Davis, Hutche- son. Second row: Britt, Straughn, Taggart, Meyer, President; Orwiler, Kucher, Cor- noni, Menikoff. Third row: Belew, Dr. Todd, Dr. Hewetson, Kolarik, Orem, Saunders, Miller. Skill And Efficiency With Bills Or Budgets Social Scientist Sought Order In Confused Times Interpreting to t he rest of Mary Washing- ton the theories that determined present-day trends. They alone understood that C ' Shoppe prices were a matter of supply and demand. Economics and business administration ma- jors sought to further interest on campus in economic affairs . . . practicing long hours on short-hand and accounting . . . getting to- gether to discuss current wage policies and price ceilings . . . introducing the faculty mem- bers of the economics and business department to interested freshmen. Majors in the social sciences looking for an intelligent approach to the solution of social problems . . . seeking to expand their knowl- edge by a year of many activities. Enlighten- ing talks by faculty members: Dr. James H. Dodd, Mrs. Russell, and Dr. Gra es ... a student forum on presidential candidates . . . a joint dinner and initiation followed by a social evening with Randolph-VIacon College here at M.W.C. A Washington, D.C., speaker at convocation , . . and finally an award for the outstanding Social Science major. PI GAMMA M U. First row: Bobbin, Or- wiler, Orkney, Ribble, President: Schroeder, Williams, Kucher, Beck, Weatherford, Roeder. ■Second row: Earnshaw, Kola rik, Wallace, Adams, Miller, Wins- boro, Gibson, Straughn. Third row: Dr. Hewet- son, Dr, Darter, Dr. Dodd, Mr. Guenthcr, Bruce. £92 r ' T I: n Dr. Combs was crowned King of Faculty Day at C Shoppc ceremonies. HIGH TIMES FOR ALL Chi Beta Phi country auction — Mr. Walthcr was auctioneer. The Junior Benefit climax — from among many flowers and hces.fvliss Bee Haven, beauty queen, Gayle Winston, ruled her subjects. ' 53]} CAMPUS CHEST. Left to right: Bear, Hopkins, Armistead, Christian, Anderson, President. Devil-Goat Competition In World Wide Service We appealed, urged, and exhorted in an effort to meet our goals; a hundred pints of blood in March, a hundred per cent contribu- tion to the Red Cross Drive, and a busload of girls each month for the Marine Hospital dances. Plans for publicity . . . talks by Miss Kno.x . . . movie on blood donations . . . con- cert by the Quantico dance band. Soliciting funds . . . wearing the pin and patch of a blood donor proudly. Blood Pressures Down Throughout Exam Week Miss Koljo, speaking at convocation on the World Student Service Fund, told how she herself had received its vital aid. Then the Campus Chest Drive: making posters during the next week . . . collecting pledge cards . . . comparing the progress of the Devils and the Goats in pledges . . . painting the display board . . . soliciting money gradually until March . . . last-minute canvassing to reach the goal . . . planning to establish a fund to be used to bring a foreign student to M.W.C. ret. Farmer, President: Crump. £94 TOWN GIRLS CLL ' B. First row: Miss Lcnhart. Willard, Cavcrlec, Presi- dent; Pershing. Second rou ' : Carpenter, Carter, Toney, Bradbury. Walker, Pritchett. Wright, (Ainningham. Third row: Brooks, Williams, Smith. Dent, Jones, Young, Brown. Jefferson. Fourth row: Beck, Lindscy, Dona- hoe, Flippo, Belcw, Drew, Straughan. Mc- Nvitc, Durrette, Curtis, Heelin, Gravatte, Gen- try, Self, Hall. Fredericksburgites With New Plans And Projects Meetings of the town girls had an obvious distinction : the canine mascot, Tamber. Xewly organized, town students working hard to make the town more conscious of Mary Wash- ington . . . entering actively into campus life . . . They made themselves known . . . co- sponsoring an informal dance with the veter- ans . . . making many posters for Alumnae week-end. A spring picnic ... a chapel program ... a bakesale with real home-made wares that sold quickly to hungr ' students. Radio Replaced TV On Campus Station WMWC A faulty mike on the G. W. stage ... a Mike Club member to the rescue . . . Testing, one, two, three . . . WMWC on the air Monday through Friday from four o ' clock to five. Radio enthusiasts all . . . training classes in radio techniques . . . encouraging all organiza- tions to have a monthly radio program . . . producing skits, introducing talent or advertis- ing dramatic productions on the hill over WFVA each Thursday. A record album of such college songs as High on Maryes Hill- top. MIKE CLUB. Left to right: Davis, Baylor, Barton. Pritchard, Riddle, Steele, Mrs. Sollenberger. Starkey. President; Mulligan. ART CLUB. Firsl rou-: Barncv ji.hn-ti.n, Crini, Shelhorse, Reynolds. Second row: Bold. De itt, Kirkwuod. Thomas, Wood- lord. Third row: Smith, Stewart. Sncllings, John. Sachs, Young, Waugh, Ingraham, Grenfell, Landefeld. That Creative Urge Emerged On Canvas Putting aside the paint-streaked smocks and dirty paint brushes in favor of a cabin party for freshmen who plan to major in art . . . also sending representatives to a meeting and tea at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond . . . ha ing the opportunity to talk to Robert Osborn, contemporary artist, and Robert Porterfield, Barter Theater di- rector. A round-table discussion on the proper hanging of an exhibit . . . Dr. Voelkel speaking on Greece and Italy ... an exhibit of repro- ductions of Easter themes. Work of M.W.C. students shown in the annual spring Clothes- line exhibit sponsored by the Rappahannock Valley Art Association . . . the works of Gari Melchers, a Fredericksburg artist, displayed in Monroe ... a mo ie. Out of a Chinese Painting Brush. INTERCLUB COUNCIL. Left to right: Mrs. Russell, Henley, Huston, President. Club Confusion Gone Interclub Control An organization in the second year of service to the freshman who joined too many clubs, to the upperclassman who had many activities, and to those who didn ' t know there was a meeting. Interclub Council performed much- needed tasks, coordinating the activities of all organizations on the hill, and promoting co- operation among them. All campus club presidents were members. Meetings after con- vocation on the first Wednesday night of each month . . . Pat presiding efficiently. Sponsor- ing an informal dance at the beginning of the year . . . arranging an exhibition for showing the freshmen all clubs at Mary Washington College and explaining requirements for mem- bership . . . drawing up a schedule of meeting days and nights for all clubs and suggesting projects to various clubs . . . posting the hours of meetings and club announcements outside the C Shoppe . . . planning for high school week-end and, at the end of March, enter- taining about three hundred excited and happy high-school seniors. f % Columbus Day Brought Festivity To Frcmer On the third ThursJay of each month EI Club Hispano Americano met at Framar . . . two years study of Spanish a prerequisite for membership. Framar inhabitants with their daily practice in speaking Spanish . . . Spanish- American girls as honorary members . . . help- ing others to obtain a speaking knowledge of the language. Lectures and speakers . . . movies of South America . . . parties . . . learning songs and dances . . . preparing for the Spanish convocation . . . entertaining guests from the Spanish embassy at a garden party on Columbus Day . . . exchanging stories with girls from South America and Puerto Rico ... a scrapbook of Framar ac- tivities . . . festive and informative meetings often ending with trips to the Framar kitchen . . . Dr. Cabrera entertaining with gay ballads. SPANISH CLUB. Seated: Payne, President; Dr. Cabrcrra, Olson. Standing: Gionatti, Bainbridge, Landis. Amatuer Psychologists Soothed Fevered Brains PSYCHOLOGY CLL ' B. Seated: Vliss Klinesmith, Wagner, President. Standinsi: Birmingham, Nader, DeMott. Membership drawn from the largest major on the hill . . . members of the club learned that applied psychology had many meanings ... a course in Chandler 1 . . . what you said to your family when plugging for an allowance increase . . . working in the M.W.C. psycho- logical clinic. Psychology majors struggling at club meetings with terms such as catatonic, schizophrenic, co-twin control, and verbal per- formance scale. An active first year for a newly formed club . . . interesting and renowned speakers : Dr. Zfass discussing Electroencepha- lography, illustrating his lecture by means of slides and charts . . . Dr. Bishop talking to an interested group on prison psychology. Senior members working in the psychological clinic opened this year by Miss Klinesmith . . . studying the Binet and Wechsler Intelligence tests . . . testing cases referred to the clinic by parents and town officials . . . helping Johnny over his behavior problem and Mary with her reading difficulties . . . performing valuable services to the community in the field of child guidance. 97 I SIGMA OMEGA CHI. Seated: Mr. Allen, Henley, President; Mr. Carter. Standing: Anderson, White, V ilson, Tucker, Jones. Brothers Now Siblings To Hep Sociologists They Looked At Life With Analytic Eyes A club in its second year . . . up-to-date ideas ... a common interest in human prob- lems ... a common desire to alleviate these problems . . . aiding the Ionia R. Whipper Home in Washington . . . sponsoring a cloth- ing and book drive . . . sorting and packing the articles for the Home . . . the Bake Sale ... a busy year. Sigma Omega Chi took its place among the active groups on the hill. Students of biology, chemistry, psychology, mathematics. They met to supplement class- room knowledge. New members . . . initiation stunts . . . pledges wearing odd clothing and placards . . . the party at the cabin. A guest speaker, Dr. Yoe from U.Va. ... a Christmas party with Chi Beta Phi . . . joint club meet- ings . . . election of officers and their installa- tion for the coming year. SCIENCE CLUB. First Ruhroth, President: Reynolds, Parker, Bowen. Second row: Birmingham, Gass, Dr. Cover. 1 10 ll-: l-(.( OMlCS CLUB. Hams, Back, Miss Beeler. First roxv: Brahs, Dickinson, Miss Harrison, Davis, President; Gcssford. Second row: Miss Reid, Mr And Could They Bake A Cherry Pie! Umm— New Easter Bonnets Were Worn In Fredericksburg Future homemakers at work . . . busy cooks and seamstresses. Membership in the club was earned by accumulating points in club ac- tivities : catering at formal dances and teas . . . selling cigarettes in the dorms . . . making shoebags and pincushions for the annual bazaar. A fashion show of Carley ' s spring clothes ... a gala banquet at the year ' s end. Easter and the Grand National Forensic Tournament . . . debates . . . orations . . . book reviews . . . poetry and drama reading, all sponsored by the Strawberry LEAF society. Acting as hostess to collegiate orators from many parts of the country . . . finding new friends and greeting old ones. Work and fun all year long . . . cake cuttings . . . constant preparation for the spring visitors. FORENSIC CLUB. Left to: right Whitcomb, Taylor. Orkney, McKnight, Hulmc, President: Dr. Keith, Hulctt, Rosen, Farmer, Wheeler. 99} ATHENAELIM CLUB. Firsl row: Handges. Maliaros, K. Drogaris, Bowen, Wallace, Apos- tolou, T. Drogaris. Sec- ond row: Cruise, Duna- way. Speck, Abbott, Root, Walsh. Third row: Tsitera, Scott, Fernald, liotsaris, Mrs. Stewart, Dr. Voelkel, Moskos, President: Seelman, Pap- pachristus. I.R-C. First row: Ver- ling, Phillips, Crews, Earnshaw, Smith, Tay- lor, Funk. Second row: Sowker, Presiden}:S oan. Sayers, Winsbcro. Foster, Weatherford, Caird, Grubbs. Third row: Newhall, Orkney, Rosen, Hodges, .Arring- ton, Gilbert, Dr. Darter. Caesar Would Not Die Cried The Classicists Latin came alive for the classicists at Mary Washington. Togas, i ' y wreathes, a sumptu- ous dinner ... a Roman banquet, on the banks of the Potomac, rather than the Tiber ... a fashion show featuring the classical costumes, with Venus, Minerva, Helen of Troy, and even Ulysses as models . . . Adeste Fideles and Nox Silens during the Christmas season . . . new members donning sheets and ivy crowns for a day ... a trip to Washington in the spring to see Antigone. Forum Attenders Who Knew Current History A distinguished speaker addressed an at- tentive convocation audience on a current problem of international significance. I .R.C. s convo was swell ... At other times during the year, evenings of serious talk and much pleasure ... a bus loaded with happy girls leaving Chandler Circle after dinner, bound for a neighboring school. Nlembers of I. R.C. working to bring to M.W.C. students oppor- tunities for impartial consideration of prob- lems of national importance. I 100 They Sang The French To La Vie En Rose They Read Edittorials And Edited Our Ideas Les mademoiselles charmantes . . . French scholars and enthusiastic singers of La Vie en Rose . . . De Maupassant . . . Jacques Fath . . . Paris. Learning appreciation for all things French . . . subscribing to F ' rench maga- zines and newspapers . . . sponsoring an Oc- tober, convocation. . . invitingMonsieurRuffin, the first secretary of the French Embassy, to be the guest speaker . . . planning his reception. Interesting speakers at monthly meetings : Mrs. Josiah Combs, H. L. Stein Schuneider . . . movies about France . . . Mrs. Boiling ' s party . . . active and enthusiastic members. Through a knowledge of the past, history majors sought to analyze present-day affairs. Subscribers to the daily newspaper . . . avid readers of Time and Newsweek . . . seri- ous consideration in monthly meetings of cur- rent political problems and world developments . . . discussion on American foreign policy in .• sia ... a movie on the causes of World War 1 1 ... a sur vey of student opinion concerning the importance of history to the college stu- dent and present methods of teaching in vari- ous history courses . . . faculty picnic in the fall for the club . . . another picnic in the spring. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS. First row: Stevens, President: Secl- man, Adams, Funk, Gray. Secor d row: Mrs. Boiling, Drier, Baylor, Quinones. Third row: Beck, Friedman, Glasser. Fourth row: Giannotti, Turner, Gibson. Fifth roiv: Duke, Ediss. HISTORY CLUB. Sit- ting: Curtain, Ribble, Bobbin, President; Epes. Second row: Foster, Nor- ris, Roeder, Wilkerson, Weatherford, Raynor, Funk. Klatthes, Ramsey. Third row: Winsbro, Orkney, Walker, Dab- ney, Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Darter, Dr. Sublette, Dr. Hilldrup. 101 } Y. W. C. A. l: n Nancy Stump Motley, President of Y.W.C.A. ACCENTUATING SERVICE AND VALUES- The blue ' emblem marked its wearer as one with a twofold aim : service to the college, which took many forms, and the furtherance of fellowship and worship. The Y girls began work before Freshmen Orientation week. Sinking back into the familiar chairs and couches of the Y room in Custis . . . discussing the year ' s plans . . . reminiscing gaily about the summer and talking seriously ofthe year ahead. First things first : bewildered freshmen to be helped . . . brick-filled suit- cases to be carried . . . big and little sisters to be introduced ... a new home to be made homelike. Friendly and efficient, the Y members made order out of chaos. Hungry M.W.C. ' ers in the midst of tests and term papers munched Y candy sold in the dorm and were glad of Y s emphasis on service. Y spirit was ever-present . . . Seacoebeck Sue starting the benefit series . . . laughing students beating time to college girls ' eyes will gleam when they see that dish of pink and brown and white ice cream! Y .Association picnics ... an informal dance in March . . . happy couples dancing under a canopy of color. The party spirit spreading beyond the campus ... at Christmas, a party for underprivileged children . . . baskets dis- tributed to the needy in Fredericksburg . . . and packages sent overseas. V CABINET. Left to right: Mrs. Boiling, Troxell, Widner, Taylor, Parker, Steele, Smith, Green, Crim, Smith, Dr. Hilldrup. i 102 This represented IN NEIGHBORLINESS Religious emphasis week brought four out- standing speakers to our campus ; Miss Turn- bull, Rabbi Goldberg, Reverend Burleigh, and Father O ' Connor. Worship at morning watch, at assemblies, and at evening devotionals. The theme, Faith of our Fathers . . . seminars . . . bull sessions . . . individual conferences . . . all brought renewed realization of our relation- ship with God . . . deeper understanding of faith ... a broader knowledge of religions other than our own. Interdenominational services throughout the year . . . the friendship circle . . . Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love . . . fellowship, wor- ship, and service ... a final retreat. Y OFFICERS. Li ' Jt to right: Fo.x, Gunther, Moxley, Bowman. Roberts. Y CABINET. Left to right: Miss Herman, Grey, East. Gessford, Woodford, King. MeKnight, .Amory, Colbert, Baylor, Dr. Quen cl 103} Three experiences of the first week of college turmoil at registra- tion, respect on Big-Little Sister Sunday, relaxation and diversion at the Y. W, C. A, sponsored party. Ihc finale ot the Kiddie Show announced the winners. Constant Action With An Eye To Service ' girls busy helping during the hectic process of freshman registration : struggling with complicated schedules and giving words of comfort to tired and dismayed novices in college routine. The welcome party . . . Stumpy leading the singing and introducing M.W.C. songs . . . Mr. Houston with his usual repertoire of comic songs. Big-little sister church day . . . the annual Kid Party: a little girl in a hospital bed on Monroe stage ... a parade of freshmen dolls, including a pickaninny and a feminine Tom Sawyer. Plan- ning the Y picnic . . . shelling peanuts by the hundreds for Peanut Week in October . . . shells experiencing the truth of the old sav ing. It is better to give than to receive. Peanut Week preparations, proof of the one time when the shells became much more important than the nuts. { 104 FRESHMAN COMMISSION. From center: joncs. Orem. Corum, Fowler. Back: Foley, Lyie, Kol- ton. Broas, Billingsly. Stewart, Ratchford, White, Terrill. Gay Commission Dolls For Grateful Children Come and join our group . . . Senior Com- missioners introducing new students to Y . , , small separate groups with identical purposes — the furtherance of Y spirit . . , members elected to serve on the Freshman Commission . . . Freshman and Senior Commissions work- ing together on campus and in the community. Each group planning their doll for the show. Sewing for weeks on chubby toys and freckled dolls , . . band parading before the annual show, Toyland. At the show itself, college girls playing the parts of elves and fairies. Dr. Martin playing Santa . . . children tugging at Mr. Claus ' whiskers to see if they were real. The toys became Christmas gifts for needy children in Fredericksburg. Freshman Y Commission groups displayed a finished project to admiring students — Y ' s Doll Show and Christmas party. SENIOR COMIVIISSION. First row: Wilson. Finney, Harris, DeWitt, Shackleford, Childs. Second row: Abendschein, Morgan. Reynolds Kimball, Woodford, President; V aUace, Coates, Edmonds. Simpson. Third row: Turner, Mount, Caffey, HufT, Litton, Wilkinson, Johnson, Line, Gass, Ri ' enburgh, Dunn, Hare, Earnshaw. 105} B.S.U. Firi(rou ,Hulett. Turner, Webb, Walker. Second row: McFarland. Woodford, Stevens, Mor- gan, Gooch. Third row: Miss Long. Kimball Pleasants, Wright Oliver, President; F.d mondson, lones. Exam Teas Revived Exhausted Students Wednesday Communicants Found Enlightnment Friendliness ... a cheery invitation to join the B.S.U. ' ers in their doings . . . the link between the campus and the local church . . . the homelike atmosphere of the Center . . . cozy fire and popcorn on cold winter evenings . . . records and coffee . . . exam-week teas . . . poster publicity . . . Sunday morning bus- rides to church . . . Melba ' s advice on prob- lems . . . uninhibited discussions on religion and faith . . . inspirationals by candlelight each evening after dinner . . . Blest Be the Tie with hands joined in fellowship. Joint meetings with Randolph-Macon, U. Va., and Arlington Canterbury Clubs in the fall . . . panel discussions by students of the Virginia Theological Seminary ... an address by Mr. John Morris, the president of the National Canterbury Club Association . . . food and clothing projects for Thanksgiving and Christmas . . . trip to the National Cathe- dral in Washington . . . groups to study the Creed during Lent ... a talk by Dr. Bulley on Old Testament music . . . parcel-post sale in the spring . . . Wednesday morning com- munions each week. •1 w ■L. aKB vR JP tf 4 hM H P T i 7 t L mi ( CANTERBURY. First row: Pattie, Bold, Cooper, Josephs. Sec- ond row: Hoffman, Dr. Quenrel, Orkney, Presi- dent; Mat3enger, Dr. Sublette. Ribble. Third row: Clary, Beswick, Gordon. f 106 IIILL!;i, r,rsl row: l -mwn, I lirschman. Ar- I ' Kjk, Sachs. President: N. Bear, Schlesinger, Iricdman. Second row: La:arus, Dreier. Stra us, Block.M.E. Bear, Berk- man. Cohen. Classer, Ives, Mensch. Members Of Hillel Worshipped On Campus Cooperation And Unity Despite Group Diversity Varied activities made this year one of in- terest to all members : two trips to U.Va. for social gatherings and for talks by author Joseph Dunner ... an address by Dr. Voelkel on the archeology of Palestine . . . Friday night serv- ices on the hill in place of Synagogue services downtown. Meeting at the home of Mr. Hirsch, a member of the local synagogue . . . planning to act out a script from the Eternal Light Program: Beating the Devil out of Uncle Ezra. Talk on intermarriage by Rabbi Goldstein from Charlottesville . . . enjoyable evenings spent singing the famous Hebrew folk songs. Sectarianism was not too marked to prevent girls of all faiths from working together in harmony, united in their common love of God. Presidents of the various religious denomina- tional groups met as a unit . . . monthly meet- ings to foster better understanding. A speaker on the work of the Quaker Friend ' s Society . . . three lectures on three great religions: on Judaism, Catholicism, and Protestantism. A banquet in the Tapestry Room with Vlr. Konai of India as guest speaker ... a talk on Christian Science in April. And finally Inter- faith sponsoring an informal dance for the students. INTER-F.AITH COUNCIL Left lo right: Turner, Troxell. Gray. Busemann, Orkney, Ker- rins. Sachs. President: Fuhring, Miss Foster, Swain, Mott, Pilcher. Oliver, Attianese. 107 3 A Staggered Retreat For Newman Members Methodists Employed Worthwhile Methods NEWMAN CLUB. First row: Foley, Cor- noni, Birmingham, Ker- rins. Second row: Gia- notti, Bobbin, Attianese, President; Nader, John- son. Third row: Palla- dino, Sims, Dr. Erdeyli, Kleinknecht. WESLEY. Left to right: Bennington, Burton, Green, Gibson, Pilcher, Raynor, Coleman, Faw- throp. Miss Foster, Pat- rick, Rader, President: Royston. Catholic girls renewing their faith and find- ing guidance in Newman Club meetings . . . a staggered retreat with Monsignor Moltry . . . conferences between classes. At meetings many student speakers clarifying and expound- ing Catholicism . . . Newman Club and Psy- chology Club combining to hear Father Sta fford speak on Psychology and Religion . . . some members attending the National Newman Club Federation Convention at .Atlantic City in the spring. The year ' s activities began with a coke party for the freshmen on Susie Peach ' s lawn . . . then membership teas during the next two weeks. A joint conference with Randolph- Macon . , . Easter sunrise service . . . trip to Richmond to see the Legislature in session . . . picnics on the Wesley lot. Rehearsing with the Fredericksburg choir . . . attending services in the church basement until construction was completed . . . raising funds for a new Center. i 108 WESTMINSTER. Left to right: Gray. Presi- dent: Miss Pcnnel, .An- derson, Bourne, Arring- ton, Kir. Roberts, Mi.ss Weaver, Vloss, Root, Harbert, Roberts, Ellis, Barton. Sunday morning war and strife seemed distant amidst such peace. Presbyterians Learned Lay Work Of Church Hard-working Westminscerites coming back to the campus before the fall session . . . help- ing in freshmen orientation . . . planning in advance the entire year ' s activities ... at- tending the retreat. Sunday nights spent at the church each week . . . suppers cooked by club members . . . informal gatherings bring- ing the church and the college closer . . . meet- ings with the Presbyterian youth groups of the Fredericksburg church. A fall bake sale . . . food baked by parish women. Some girls at- tending the Synod Conferences in Richmond . . . many groups from the state present . . learning functions and divisions of the church. Beginning the new semester with the annual communion breakfast. Entertaining a few ladies from the Richmond Presbyterian Train- ing School at a meeting here . . .listening with interest to them as they explained their duties and responsibilities as church workers . learning the lay work involved . . . attending a series of talks on marriage . . . listening to an explanation of the meaning of the marriage ceremonv. 109 I RECREATION ASSOCIATION R. A. COUNCIL. ro ., ;r5(rou.,Amos. Davis. Churchill. Second row: Martin, Melton, Oberholt:er. Third row: Lloyd, Kerrins, Fletcher, Meadows. BoUom, first row: Rowell, Wilson, Thomasson, Sinnard. Second r,vi F(ik Kimble. Martin, Shipman, .AmiuA ' . .iUMn. Carol King, President of R.A. R. A. Combined Sports A broad program of recreation . . . Quantico bus loaded with stags for the freshman dance . . . the club ' 55 . . . harried council members supplying blind dates for wary freshmen . . . the crowning of Miss Champagne. The class of 55 crowding the cabin despite the rain and up-hill trek . . . scores from the National Archery Tournament flying in on the tele- graphics . . . intricate patterns in the swim- ming exhibition . . . Korny Karni ' al booths . . . formal gowns for the R.A. tea, replacing the usual gym suits and blue jeans. Miss Leonard. Buckwalter, Gibson, Hopkins. £110 R.A. Council traded their gym suits and tennis rackets lor c ' ening gowns as they received at the tea for the students. And Gracious Hospitality Dorms emptied at 6:00 a.m. on Devil-Goat Day . . . marathon races . . . red and white, green and yellow colors dominated . . . rivalry at its peak . . . flags in front of each building to indicate who must use the back door . . . search for traitors . . . tennis and archery tournaments . . . Devil-Goat rivalry ended with a pep rally in the amphitheater to de- cide the winner of a year of competition. The spring fashion show for clothes-conscious M. W.C. . . . the R.A. banquet . . . rewards for council members who had worked for campus recreation. The frosh queen and her king were chosen at R.A. ' s dance. Club 55 — each freshman had a handsome escort ; beach secured, the marines had the floor show well in hand. Ill •■v lil CAVALRY MEMBERS L.n :.■ ,_, Nash, Montgomery, Reisig, binnard, bcholl. Atkinson, Harder, Buel Genovese. Center: Milster, Sergeant, O ' Mara, Lcftwich, Harper. Dickson, Lewis, Thompson, Hjtli,i ,i . Walton, Potter, Lee, Fontaine, Moore, Mosher Lippy, Crise, OFFICERS OF CAVALRY. Reisig, Sinnard, ScholL Bugles Blew Rushing Cavalryites To Ranks Bugles interrupting the ordinary routine of the day . . . Cavalr ' girls rushing from every dorm to Chandler Circle, hastily buttoning shirts and knotting black ties. A Civilian De- fense program . . . two companies, riders and non-riders, under strict military rule . . . classes in first aid . . . cooperation with the police force : learning techniques of radio, tele- type, fingerprinting, photography, and inter- rogation . . . afternoons on the pistol range. Practice in investigating wrecks and robberies through mock accidents and thefts staged by the police . . . preparation for an emergency in the city : patrol groups, each with an armed leader, stationed at the waterworks, power plant, and Falmouth bridge. Directing traffic downtown . . . patrolling school playgrounds and dangerous intersections during lunch hours and after school. In February, the Gymkhana, the annual horse show sponsored by Cavalry . . . open-air breakfast for hungry girls . . . horses carefully groomed . . . games on horse- back. ' ■ - S £112 I! £ B , X ' - ' , loinr Activity on the double appeared e crywherc — horses pranced in Ball Circle — work and stunts took place at the stables. MGM Had Nothing On Fox Movietone Fox Movietone News . . . these words meant excitement for M.W.C. ' ers, and especially for Cavalry. Pictures of a day with the Cavalry . . . Carol Brown blowing the bugle call for assembly . . . music by the band for calisthenics in Ball Circle . . . spectators hopefully wander- ing into the range of the camera. Mass exit from campus to the stables . . . cameras focused on girls feeding, grooming, and saddling their favorite horses. Difficult drills on horseback ... an occasional fall from a rambunctious horse . . . daring stunts by Lois and Mr. Walther ... a wild cross-country ride through fields, woods, and over fences . . . coattails flying in the w ind ... a dash through a smoke screen . . . chapped faces smarting. A leisurely ride through campus ... a drill on Ball Circle . . . shots taken downtown of girls on horseback directing traffic and catching speeding drivers with the aid of a walkie-talkie . . . the day ending as the last two members rode out of the college gates. The bugle brought the Cavalry running to answer the call: later they relaxed after a mission completed. 1131 Expert Riders Too Good To Knock Down Or Out Alarms ringing at six o ' clock in the morning . . . Hoofprint girls rising wearily for an early trip to the stables . . . sizzling sausages, fried eggs, ancj steaming black coffee for breakfast. Beginning the day by currying the horses . . . then braiding manes and tails . . . painting hoofs a shiny black . . . cleaning saddles and bridles . . . also raking the leaves out of the paddock before the fall horse show . . . iVI.W.C. girls competing for prizes. In the winter an exciting possum hunt ended with an oyster roast. Thrill of the year: Fox Movietone short of the fox hunt ... a week of preparation at the stables then practice rides and jumps for the camera- man ... a fake chase for the cameras before the foxes were released . . . hounds barking in eagerness for the hunt. Initiation in March: new members in riding clothes with cardboard horseshoes hanging limply at their necks . . . human horses walking, trotting, or cantering around the dining hall at breakfast . . . slaves for a day to the old members. Spring Inter- collegiate Show at Madeira . . . girls from many Virginia colleges participating . . . rib- bons and trophies rewarding hard work. Fi- nally, in May, whitewashing fences for the spring horse show at our own ring . . . parents and dates proudly watching the excellent form of the riders and skilled jumping. OFFICERS. Harder, Walton, Prfsidenl: Montgomery, Re HOOFPRINTS. Left to right: Nash, Bosworth. Miller, Scott, Scholl. Walton, Lee, Crise, Atkinson, Dickson, Hurtcke, Mo--! t 114 The meet was held at Brompton, the chase at Snowdcn. Dawn vorl crews ate hearty breakfasts as compensation for the work — grooming horses, painting fences. . . . 115 } MEMBERS. First row: Finney. Wilson, Christopher. Gibson. Second row: Hopkins, S. King, Thierback, Schiesinger, Abbot. Third row: Melton, Ames. Lund, Ewcll, Styer, Kerrins. Fourth row: C, King. Rowcll, Puller, Clantzberg, Powell, Harfield. OFFICERS. Orem. Burklin, President: Shipman, Aquamaids Denied Curls Wetly Gave Gay Aquacade Inevitable practice despite midsemester tests , . . laughter, soaking towels, and dripping showers . . . Candy and Sally ' s aquatic ability amazing Terrapins new members . . . ballet routine, wheels, and dolphins to form intricate swimming patterns . . . Junior Swim Club ' s enthusiasm increasing Terrapin ' s pride in mem- bership ... an exhibition for the freshmen . . . an aquacade, College Daze ... an under- water whirligig of red lights. Many damp hours spent practicing aquacade numbers resulted in play for obser ' ers of College Daze. ,1b Left lo righl: Self, Simp- son, MacMannus, Fuhr- ing. Cnjse, Bidgood, President; Wilbur. Feminine D ' Artagnan ' s Were At Swords Points The cry of touche . . . the clash of foils . . . Modern D ' Artagnan ' s enjoying the challenge of fencing. Building up interest in fencing on the hill . . . appreciation of the balance, form, alertness and endurance that constitute a mas- ter fencer . . . giving demonstrations for the incoming freshmen and -isiting high-school stu- dents . . . preparing for Play Day at William and Mary in the spring . . . and finally, a party for the members. Long Shots And High Jumps Won Victories Inter-class and dorm volleyball and basket- ball brought many spectators to spur on their more athletic classmates or favorite professors now playing a different role . . . gym gallery lined with cheering fans . . . whistles and ap- plause as a ball swished neatly through the basket, or a volleyball return sped past an op- ponent caught off-guard. Good sports, whether winners or losers ... an hour spent in an en- joyable pastime. Competition was high during basketball season; intcr-dorm and inter-class games kept muscles limber and eyes keen JUNIOR DANCE CLUB. First row: Rollins, Apostolou, Andreses, Pappachristus. Second row: Richeson, Ellis, Collins, Back, Ingalls. Third row: Waugh, Moore, Gordon, Straus, Jones, Patti, Ediss, Fanhanger. Jean and Su:i presented an illusion of height. f 118 Concert Dance members interpreted emotions through mo ement; the club officers created a dramatic conhguration. Dance maiors and VIrs. Read reached toward the future. Grace And Ease Of Movement Personified Modern dance . . . expression through move- ment in time and space . . . the beat of a drum, the clap of Mrs. Read ' s hands . . . rhythm and form perfected . . . practice from five to six each afternoon . . . members of Concert Dance Club coaching the Junior Dance Club. Indi- vidual expression in dance of ideas and life fa- miliar to us . . . two convocations : excerpts from Our Town and Betsy Martin ' s Skyscrapers . . . loud applause from students envious of the lithe, supple, and graceful movements of the dancers. Preparation for the annual trip to Greensboro . . . choreography composed in the halls . . . new costumes pieced together in students ' rooms. State-wide publicity of the trip to Washington in February . . . early American costumes and the minuette. Trip to see Tales of Hoffman in Richmond . . . master lessons by Mark Ryder, Emily Frankel, as well as Charles Weidner, the father of mod- ern dance in America . . . the final preparation for Mav Da v. 119 Exercise Helped Figures Which Gym Suits Hurt Four semesters spent deciding which skirt to wear with a gym suit . . . sneakers competing with loafers on campus . . . new sports learned, old ones reviewed. Each girl had a chance to shine in her favorite game . . . Cries of Ad in from the tennis courts . . . tennis racquets smashing downward in a serve ... A golfer ' s Fore as she swings and tosses the turf into the air. The crack of hard hitting hockey sticks as the ball rolls toward the goal . . . shin guards protecting the sensitive legs of the players. Not one, but two pools . . . swim- mers plunging into cool depths . . . beginners splashing and bumping each other, looking with envy at a girl doing a neat jack-knife from the spring board. The thud of a bat and a runner heads for first ... a moan from the team when the umpire yells out. Four years of healthv athletic activities. ass to the opponent might have been decisive. A varied sports program olTered opportunities galore — inside or out — complex square dancing or championship tennis. 120 Mabel of the hygiene cla s appeared in a new role Korny Antics Pleased City-bred And Corn-fed R.A. ' s fun session ... a typical carnival with all the sights: freak show . . . fortune-telling . . . side show with Suzi climbing up and down the ladder . . . kissing booth and the spook house. Brooke and Nan Taylor back for the gaiety . . . Dean Alvey pitching pennies into a box . . . many touching ' Mabel ' s bony hand. Kitchen kuties doing an off-rhythm kick chorus . . . Mr. Woodward and Dr. Graves in a piano and dance routine. Even Dean Alvey tried his luck at carnival penny-pitching. riental art, but the l orn - Karni al was un.surpassable. it had es ' erything 121 I J -{ ? il B V A ' T H ch Icut well-done mo ed the hands ol the clock and brought closer the awaited end of Mouse Week. Homesickness fled, faces brightened at the Y party. An Uproaring Rally Ended Frosh Chores Mouse Week . . . campus dotted with four hundred red and white beanies, identification cards, dazed expressions . . . countless ques- tions: Where ' s iVIonroe? . . . What classes shall I take? What professors should I get? . . . Do you know my big sister? . . . W hen do I find time to study? . . . Is it like this all year? The Welcome Party . . . Butch sing- ing many favorite Al Jolson songs: Mammy and California . . . cries for more. Speeches by Dr. Combs and Miss Stephenson . . . Bay- onet classes . . . chapels and orientation . . . picnic at the cabin ... a sing on Willarcl steps . . . forgetting the hat once, then mopping floors, carrying coke bottles and books, or lugging laundry . . . looking for upperclassmen without their hats on Loyalty Day. Discover- ing the Devils and Goats . . . singing with enthusiasm: Fd rather be a DEVIL! New faces . . . life histories in detail . . . sister-class skits . . . visits from big sisters. { 122 Acts from benefits introduced freshmen to M.W.C. talent. Turnabout day — even seniors caught uncapped did chores. Then the final pep rally . . . the rush through dinner . . . the marching band ... a cool night and the crunching of leaves underfoot . . . pro- cession to the amphitheater . . . freshmen filling the center section . . . warm-up cheers . . . Carol yelling herself all shades of blue, scream- ing for contestants in the races, conducting a pie-eating contest. The scavenger hunt : Who has colored tissues? . . . We need a man ' s brown shoe lace? Time for the decapitation of the freshmen and the official end of 4ouse Week . . . Peg moving the hands of the clock toward twelve . . . groans and sighs as she lets them slip backwards . . . dead silence . . . two minutes to go . . . no, four minutes to go as Peg drops the hands again . . . finally, one minute to go . . . hands raised to heads . . . then TWELVE . . . hats in the air . . . shrill, excited screams and shouts. Returning to the dorm . . . plotting for next ear ' s freshmen . . . final h ' feeling a part of M.W.C. 123 I DRAMA We laughed, cried, and feared with them. We were enthralled by moments of solemn wonder and found joy in hours of comedy. i 124 125 ind rapCLirc. Broadway Glamor Was Real In Light Up The Sky Stella remarked that money invested in a show that Flops is lost. Please go see if the parts for the play have been posted. . . . If I didn ' t get a part — Oh, thank heavens! The nerve-racking day of tryouts was over. Cast and crew divided . . . then weeks of anxiety and rush began . . . lines to be learned . . . scenery to be built . . . costumes to be ordered . . . props to be as- sembled . . . the tension mounting the day the crews moved to G.W. stage . . . Look out, we ' re lowering the first light border . . . Who will volunteer to go up in the loft to focus lights? . . . last-minute adjustment on costumes . . . grease-paint. Finally opening night of the first play. Light Up the Sky . . . ticket and business manager anixiously count the number of people present . . . the signal for house lights to dim. Backstage the actors assemble , . . desperate looks are passed to the harassed prompter . . . Will she remember to cue me in the third act? . . . the curtain opens . . . the audience is carried to a Broadway hotel room of an actress who is preparing for opening night ... an affected actress, an overly dra- matic director, a loud-mouthed producer, a shy author, and the ever-present cynic — all gather to toast the show. No one had forgotten their lines ... no one had knocked the scenery down. Enthusiastic applause . . . actors and actresses assembled for curtain calls. C 126 The director made last-minute suggestions after the final dress rehearsal. I lie ' .aiJrubL mi trc made a lcv cxpcil. chanf4L. Thoughts of the next hour nn static ran fleetingly through their minds d tlu - v|uil1 K applied grease-paint. 127 The set went up, additions and corrections were made daily, completed just as opening night approached. Professional Competence With Collegiate Zest You had Just joined Players; you were only beginning to get the first five hours required for an apprentice membership, and yet you felt as much a part of the group as any veteran master member. As you stood backstage wait- ing to powder the members of the cast before their last entrance, you found yourself think- ing of the fun you had had : the hotdogs roasted over the open fire, the skit by the old members. Then, helping to elect crew heads, searching for a stuffed parrot and a hurricane lamp . . . building a set to transfer the audience into an imaginary world . . . using a window for an exit instead of a door . . . blowing the light fuses at dress rehearsal . . . trying out for the next play . . . saying lines to a room- mate , . . perfecting every detail before the real performance. And finally, a packed audi- ence . . . the fever of anticipation and the gaiety of success . . . three curtain calls . . . plans for going on the road . . . behind stage or on stage — excitement ! PLAYERS OFFICERS. Stttin. Standing: Loyd, Norris, President. Reese, Hamilton, Miller. € 128 Murder, Insanity, And Theft Invade GW Stage Ladies in Retirement, the second play of the year . . . Anne Chase chosen student di- rector . . . the production getting underway in February, after parts were assigned and crew- heads appointed. In the scene shop, saws buzzing as an English country house was built . . . 1885 setting . . . antique shops hit hard for Victorian props ... a frantic plea for a piano- forte answered by a Fredericksburg minister. Rehearsals progressing . . . Bettsanne prac- ticing her murder scene on any willing person . . . Millie and Julia acting light-headed, pre- paring for their roles as the insane sisters. Light trouble in the ghost scene . . . Should we use blue gells on one spot? Dress re- hearsal night . . . doorknobs loose . . . Don ' t take any loaded doorknobs on your exit. Eight-fifteen arriving too quickly . . . suspense keeping the audience on the edge of their seats . . . murder, insanity, final retribution. ' It takes a lot of courage to kill for the first time. ' L ' nscaipulous and unpredictable .Albert sha cd as he carried on an early morning flirtation with the alreadv-?mittcn Lucv Ellen looked on as Louisa and Emily gaily examined the treasures of seaweed and birds, which were their very simple playthings. MUSIC Madrigal Singers Sang Soft Xmas Harmonies A small group of girls on a beautifully deco- rated stage wove a spell of Christmas magic . . . the joint concert of the organ group and the madrigal singers just before the holidays . . . preoccupation with the best in choral music; Sixteenth Century madrigals, Classical, Romantic, and Modern compositions ... in- tensive practice . . . Monroe halls echoing with carefully blended harmonies on Wednes- day afternoons. Shivers of excitement just before the big performance . . . and then the warm feeling of having done well. To recreate the works of the masters, to create the new-unlimited expression is possible through music. MADRIGAL SINGERS. L ' lt to right: Ccglis, Organizer, Skinner, Grace, Garland, Christopher. Dr. Bully, Director; Gary, McClanahan. Norris, Sakakini. Morris, Mrs, Bullv. € 130 £A  JSSB5Bf 1 ■ 1 |, V ■« — ?™ M • ' ■ ' - CHOIR I ' lj.sl row: Wilbur. Linvillc, r rench, Evans, SmiLh. Irottcr, Mattsingcr, Cross. Second row: Par- sons, Simpson, Yokogawa, McLcod, Macilwan, Bur- sell, Zundel, Smith. C allo- way. Gentry. Hundemann, Cooper, Root. Men And Music Enhanced Choir Trips Hours of patient practice . . . programs on campus and in surrounding towns . . . the look of appreciation in the eyes of the marines in Quantico hospital . . . exchange concerts with neighboring men ' s colleges . . . parties and ne w friends after concerts. New girls agreed that the hard work was worthwhile. After they had participated in their first concert they joined the veteran members in smiles to the applause. Young Voices Joined In Melodies, Old And New The unbelievable happened . . . G.W. packed for a non-compulsory meeting . . . the Glee Club ' s annual Christmas Concert . . . organ music . . . hushed expectancy ... a holly- decked stage . . . familiar carols that will never grow old . . . sweet blending of young voices . . . soloist voices rising clearly . . . misty eyes . . . the final and familiar Silent Night . . . darkened lights brightened. The curtain closed, and the audience reluctantly rose. GLEE CLUB. First row: King, Carmichael, Irby, Mason, Deane, Skinner, Seibert, Gorham, Ingraham, McClanahan, Gibson, Josephs, Begel, Roach, Ellis, Taylor, Brice, Perkins, Munn. Second row: Hanger, Stone, Klein, Gumming, Terrell, Christopher, Seitz, Booth, McPherson, Hulett, Wright, Suttle, Storrs, Williams, Terrill, Kirk, Brittle. Third row: Parmclcc, Pattie, Davis, Baker, Fletcher, Smith, Roberts, Moore, Gary, Wcstrater, Pollock, Ethridgc, Stycr, Ives, Jones. . JO DANCE BAND. Ufl to right: Johnson, Mr. Faulk- ner, Director: Ceglis, Sinnard, Shelton, Lovelace, Cross, Levey. Second row: Benrett, Brown. Freeman, Taylor. Smith. Syncopation Or Blues Played With Polish Music Hath Charms To Which They Added Good music for dancing, words which aptly describe the M.W.C. dance band . . . long practices. The magic word tour be- coming a reality in March . . . fun on the bus trip to Washington . . . the overwhelming re- sponses of high-school audiences. Perform- ance on real television programs . . . anxious last-minute hair combing and lipstick applica- tion . . . the final thrill that comes with telling roommate and friends all about the big tour. One of the don ' t miss convos of the year, the annual Christmas Concert of the Mary Washington College orchestra. Pop Faulk- ner led the girls, stately in evening dress from Moussorgsky to Leroy Anderson. The tra- ditional White Christmas, highlight of the year for both members and audience . . . soft music while snow fell . . . girls, humming as they left the auditorium . . . Christmas spirit set to music. More hard work , . . May Day and the opera. SYMPHONETTE. First row: Mason, Ratchford, Buscmann, Economy, Wilkins, Cruise, Garland, Bair. Clements, Sachs, Gordon, l cs. Second roic; Lovelace, Cross, Heatwole, Morris, Anderson, Shelton, Jones, Gooch. Engquist, Johnson. Third row: Sinnard, Huston, Brown. Smith, Norris, Rigby, Standirxg: Ceglis, Sakakini, Taylor, Mr, Faulkner, Christopher, Farans. .-tifiUMMaaB tfl Cl32 A Campus Pride And Winning Combination Girls pouring out of the dorm to watch the practice of their favorite marching band in the familiar blue and white uniforms . . . dozens of trips to take part in parades of all kinds, from the Safety Parade in Washington to the Toy Parade in Richmond. High-step- ping majorettes . . . complimentary comments from the critics on the big newspapers. A pride to everyone on the hill, from the ad- ministration and faculty to thrilling freshmen who first heard the band plav at the fall pep rallv. M. |ORETTES. Lejt to Lindsey, Heatwole. ordan, O ' Mara, Van Buskirk, BAND. Percussions: Adams, Couk, Hand, Josephs, Lyle, Moorman, Phillips, Smith, Taylor. Trombones: Mason, Norris, Rigby, Smith. Saxophones: Christopher, Cross, Johnson, Parsons, Reeve, Trotter. Baritones: Bennett, Spitzer. Trumpets: Brown, Freeman. Glascock, Huston, Kimball, Mason, Spangler. Horns: Milster, Smith, Stahel, Stevens. Flutes: Lee, Marco, Moore, Shelton. Clarinets: Anderson, Bourne. Burton. Cabell, Hoagland, Lovelace, Reese, Smith, Weathers. Bass: Levey, Mo.xley. Majorettes: Heatwole, Jordan, Lindsey, O ' Mara, Van Buskirk. Color Guard: Davies, Parmelee. Renn, Self. Overhead pipes gurgled, but did not deter staff members who sought new ideas, checked plates, and regularly turned to the dummy. Crossed Fingers While The Deadline Lengthened Joan Britten Edilor-in-Chief Betty East Blue Bagby Sue Seelman Photographer Assistanl Editor Advertising Mary ,Vin Jones Business Manager i 134 Caffeine And Camels Fueled Curtis Workers A cubbyhole office for an enormous staff, the noise from two practice rooms ... a dozen cracking pipes . . . antique typewriters . . . rainy days and cancelled pictures . . . lost copy which turned up in the waste paper basket . . . a temperamental camera and the rising cost of film . . . the smoke screen from our free Camels . . . the loss of two plates, three pieces of copy not written, and Gaines pet caption . . . reticent advertisers and subscribers . . . the identification of thirteen hundred class portraits . . . that we have produced your Battlefield in spite of these frustrations is nothing short of a miracle. If you enjoy this book, we shall feel well repaid for our time and effort. L ' DITORI; L STAFF Edilor-in-ChieJ Joan Britten Asslslanl Editor Blue Bagby Student Photographer Betty Wise Fast Photography Editors: Sally Gray, Burr Anderson, Dot Spencer, Claudia Beswick, Leighton Simmons, Sam Scarbourgh, Ann McClenny, Bev Turner. Photography Staff: Pat Paulsen, Carol l utnam, Willie Dee Parsons, Cecil Bures, Nancy Hoffman, Joan l- ' errell, Bootsie Simpson, Janye Dance, Anne Smith, Charlotte f-isher. Copy Staff: Nell McCoy, Editor; Margie Gibson, Anne Lloyd, Ann Gaines, Mary Moskos, Bernice Berkman, Marianne Stivers, Ann Turner, Betty Baylor, Kitty Garland, Burr Anderson, Jackie Park, Rita Morgan, Jean Armstrong, Corley Gibson. Section Editors: f hoebe Wilson, Seniors: Peggy Chap- man, Juniors: Pat Hatfield, Sophomores: Carol Smith, Freshmen. Section Staff: Pat Huston, Dot Maynard, Anna Maw- hinny. Marge Burrus, Carole Risdon, Christie Gill, Anna Nash Kay, Sonny Archer, June Kucher, Kay Orem. Layout Staff: Jo Bidgood, Editor: Joan John. Engraving Staff: Bobbie White, Mocki f awis. Typists: Edwina Moss, Nancy Parker, Kay Birming- ham, Peggy Sherman, Mary Roberts. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Mary Ann Jones Clubs and Activities Peggy Fletcher Circulation Manager Jean .Amis Circulation Staff: Beth Dreier, Nada Bear, ,A.nn Grubbs, Mary Ellen Bear, Ann Morgan, Charlotte Adams, Frances Giannotta, Joan Morgan, Trudy McGinnes, Betsy McNeal, Mary Mapp Edmonds, Brett Bursell, Elaine Wimberly. Advertising Manager Suzanne Seelman .Aduerdiinff fa .GwenAmory, Bobbie Caverlee, Lisbeth Baker, Dodie Ekelund, Anne Bradbury, Betsy Mc- Neal, Mary Chittendon. Sponsors: Mr. Faulkner, Dr. Croushore, Dr. Quenzel, Mr. Woodward, Mr. Binford, Mr. Brooks, Mrs. Russell. An evitable wait your turn to consult the dummy: everyone had space to measure, pictures to plan, or wa.s simply curious. Patsy Saunders Managing Editor Ann O ' Dette Business Manager The Bullet Shot High And Scored A Bull ' s-eye The year started with three editors not back ... a skeleton staff to get out the free issue . . . regular Monday night meetings cutting into after-dinner coffee . . . What ' ll we take a picture of this week? . . . Friday ' s frantic struggle with the ancient Bullet type writer. Placating the printer when copy met a Wed- LITERARY STAFF. Rowell, Hall, Foley. nesday deadline on Saturday . . . checking the Thesaurus for a better word. Sunday ' s make- up sessions . . . hours of frustration in fitting headlines and copy to space . . . filler on the number of llamas in Tibet. Problems: the negative, borrowed from the Battlefield, that refused to turn out the first three times . . . an end for the Missing Mouse Mystery. Mistakes: L ' il Abner on the Hoofprint page . . . the wrong Wildroot ad . . . 177-year-old freshman. Innovations: Campus Candids . . . the Bullet radio show . . . music and fashion columns . . . the award to the outstanding member of Players, first won by Julia Starkey. Accomplishments: twenty issues out on time. BUSINESS STAFF. Bird, Phelps, Kodct, Bowcn, Redman. i 13b Barbiira Pritchard Business Manager Ruih N ' crwuod Assistant Editor Struggle For Funds Finally Paid Off The Epaulet . . . another shot of coke . . . ■ Where ' s the proof sheet . . . dash to the incinerator . . . what to do with the extra page . . . won ' t go in, can ' t come out . . . scis- sors . . . Where ' s the glue? October: cake sale . . . stomach ache. November: blind date bureau . . . introductions . . . first issue down . . . bated breath . . . Whew, just enough money to get this issue through . . . alumnae page: Sue ' s engaged, Martha had twins . . . January : short story contest ... no stories . . . day after deadline, a story . . . ten more deadlines . . . broke, penniless, poor . . . benefit benefit . . . staff meeting . . . More coffee, please . . . search for talent ... no script, no name, no cast . . . night before opening night, script rewritten . . . name: Parody on Progress . . . Oh, it was nothing ' . . . ' Let s do it again . . . same sellout . . . April: fine arts . bake sale for (unds brought enthusiasm and support. . . . third issue . . . Hey, (ill up my cup . . . Where ' s the ruler — can ' t think . . . the Epaulet must go to press . . . inspiration . . . work . . . One committee, two committees, three committees, four; got to write, got to write some more . . . pict ures in, deadline met. To the printer now, don ' t forget . . . lots of work, but out on time. One more issue . . . that last proof ... no more glue . . . one more issue, and then we ' re through . . . some were leaving . . . Sorta hate to go . . . staff found new scribes to replace the old ... re- plenish the aspirin . . . adjust new type-writer ribbon . . . ready for a new year. STAFF. Sachs. Epes, Overbey. Wilson, Gass, White. STUDENT ACTIVITIES There came a pause when we ceased to center our attention on our classes. We picked up our books and went outside to catch up with our wandering minds which always seemed to precede our physical departure from chem lab, Chaucer, and calculus. We put aside all cares sa e those of the moment and sought familiar faces and the confidence of friends. Sometimes we walked slowly out of doors listening to the birds, greeting friends and professors along the way, and feeling every now and then a pang of premature nostalgia at the thought of leaving. In the dorms we found rooms crowded with fragments of song, screams of delight, and quiet conversations. A shout from the girls on phone duty made some lucky girl scamper for a raincoat. We shared all things and knew contentment. We percei -ed clearly the purpose of the role we played as students and enjoyed it fullN ' . We were enthusiastic, ' outh was not wasted on the young. i 138 Pcjwjv 31 Ale (efiEENsBoRa H t ' cftw The Closet Compromise Made All Over Campus First day of school . . . bare room . . . trip to town to buy white curtains, which greyed in a matter of weeks . . . drapes that didn ' t match the spreads ... a bare room, but home. The place to play the inevitable care games, to study and, occasionally, to cram ... for some a suite for gatherings of friends, for parties, for long talks after lights out. Closets too small and untidy . . . too many sentimental articles to store. A theme for all but for some, variations. For all . . . attacking the pile of unanswered letters . . . trying to catch the mail truck lumbering toward town . . . dashing to class with not a second to spare . . . relaxing in the C Shoppe . . . neglecting studies to see A Place in the Sun . . . carrying a case of coke bottles to the basement . . . cleaning up after a surprise birthday party. The variations . . . the off campus minority. Cornell and Betty Lewis girls trodding up the hill much too often during the day ... a rest at Bakers . . . heavy piles of books carried from class to class . . . Trench Hill, Marye, French speaking Brent . . . Spotswood, Framar and the Annex . . . All of us a part of Mary Washington, our home for four years. Betty Lewis — where sophs became apartment dwellers. The language houses were usually a comedy of errors — Spanish was spoken in stately Framar; French, in lovely Brent. i 140 Ball was music echoing in every corner — piano and song. Many owned cars — much to the delight of their friends. A game of chance, a change of dress — Madison partied. liii Iriu-Unit became much more than a dorm to the seniors — in Reaped Victory ' s Fruits Cars, Cuts, Diplomas Seniors at last . . . bills for diplomas, caps and gowns, class dues ... an unexpected feel- ing of dignity at the first formal convo ... a casual attitude at the front tables of the C Shoppe . . . piano playing which brought crowds to the railings of Ball . . . hard work from everyone and satisfaction with the final production: Detour . . . too many ukes strumming Paddlin Madeline Home . . . graduation. We gathered in Ball Circle for the last songs. Informal but novel jam session as seniors made music. £142 iVlaJison, Ball, and CusLis Lhey guided campus li Clean-ups were u ' .iially lew and far between — obviously. Ball glittered with snowfiakcs and goodwill at Christmas. Yulctidc capers of Butch and Sachs brought gay laughter from all — Sue ' s miniature, sighs, oh ' s. and best wishes. 143J Ring Dance Made Unforgettable Year Westmoreland . . . suites for all . . . the heaven of having taxis stop by the side door . . . harmony and discord floating up from basement practice rooms . . . dull thuds of a hammer from the scene shop. Framar, Brent, and Marye with kitchens and more juniors. Settling down to more serious studying . . . beginning work on a major . . . walking to town for Ritz crackers and peanut butter. Christmas spirit reaching its peak at the huge dorm party. Election of officers for the major organizations . . . sober feeling that your class is to lead the school next year . . . practices for the Song Contest and benefit in March . . . spirit and class unity strengthened. Warm weather once again . . . trips to the tennis courts for a suntan. The Ring Dance at last . . . the thrill of wearing your college ring. Drawing numbers for suites in Tri-Unit . . . inspecting and choosing rooms . . . packing in spurts between exams . . . looking forward to the best and last year . . . saying good-bye to seniors and so-long to classmates for a summer. Westmoreland dominated the circle with its quiet dignity. ck ha its low spots laundry day, and its high ones, preparation for that weekend and the prospects of a feast. i 144 Midnight rc clcrs had cokes and colTce; earlier others had tried to study but a facetious suitcmate had other ideas. String and holly were Christmas and a try for the pl.i Whether that is a ghoul or a girl is a mute question! 145 The lights of Virginia Hall reflected the activity within. Music and talk were essential to after study gatherings Phone duty meant letter-writing and sharing step-trotting. Sophs Were Old Hands At This College Work Glad reunions with friends . . . many fa- miliar faces missing . . . Miss Stephenson and Mrs. Wade close at hand . . . Inhabitants of the first floor learned to ignore the tramp of those who short-cut across campus. Typing term papers for English and history courses . . . watching the closed doors of the Student Activity Room on Monday nights. A more organized benefit . . . better cooks at Betty Lewis . . . Sunday morning coffee and the funny papers . . . spring fever . . . tennis racquets that refused to be packed away for the summer that came at last. f 14b 147 I Bright Newcomers Who Were Soon Oldtimers We were the Freslimen . lost . . . guided by a map bewildered and . welcomed b ' smiles from the Dean of Women and the Dean of Freshmen. Over-loaded suitcases carried up the well-worn stairs to our rooms . . . roommates . . . the terrifying experience called registration , . . Mouse Week . . . freshmen caps bobby-pinned to our heads ... an enligh- tening exhibit by Interclub Council to show clubs and activities for all . . . an informal dance sponsored by R.A. Learning the rules from senior counselors . . . attending not clas- ses, but lectures ' . . . meeting new students in each course. Cheery letters from home and from the boy-friends . . . many packages cram- med with food . . . the novelty of the Kiddie Show . . . hard decisions in class elections . . . lights out, for us at least, at 11 :00 . . . nightly battles with dodging cockroaches . . . the prize for the best decorated door before Christmas holidays . . . long hours of practice for the Song Contest . . . six new beauties in the May Court. Next year we ' ll have 12 ;00 light privileges, too! W illcird Hall wa-i l rman i fit st he mt av.a from home fl:::: : ' :: TioPark„ s 1 ' . ? . and each was represented by a memento. A box from home was, ne.xt to a date, the best morale builder; studying was a diametrically opposed factor. i 148 149 J Alarms And Bells Kept Us Moving Fast A whirling merry-go-round ... up in the morning ... a mad dash for the breakfast line ... a hopeful trip to the P.O. ... a race to make G.W. from Monroe in ten minutes. Birthday parties . . . scrumptious cakes . . . ■ ' It ' s your turn to clean the room . . . phone calls . . . dates ... a really big weekend. Dinner at H.J. ' s, hot dogs and coffee . . . frustrating movies. Lots of rain, not enough snow. Too much coffee ... no sleep. Music . . . from the chimes . . . from the off-key humming of passing students . . . harmony in High on Marye ' s Hilltop. Each morning offered a challenge, and another day. The expressman winced under the weight, secretly suspecting a trunk full of bricks, but had no idea of the havoc his visit created. Boxes should have been assigned according to height. i 150 Some played bridge to quiet iiLin ei pdii - and make time pa .s more quickly before dinner; but the wait es! es enjoyed iirst choice at an early meal. In Sunday e ening buffet lines students ogled at dates and reconstructed the weekend. 151 } VA _. £152 Trains were notoriously late arri ing in Fredericksburg — anxious travelers lined the track as the first whistle blew. Surprise! Becky was showered with gifts and happy good wishes. Patience personified, Mrs. Fcrneyhough counted hundreds of May arrived at last — sunbaths and study were interrupted by pennies, sometimes saw the same faces all too frequently. packing. M Dancers who, through music, had achieved a dream world. Filmy Gowns And Stiff Carefully composed letter to the favorite beau . . . the interminable wait with fingers crossed . . . reply at last: ' Sure, I ' d like to come. Excited preparation . . . meetings with Miss Stephenson . . . which dress to wear . . . borrowed jewelry . . . Should I wear a hoop? Filling in the dance cards . . . Do you have number four taken? ... ar- ranging for his room . . . ordering a carnation A modern belle in an old south setting inspired romance. The formal dance atmosphere, soft orchestra music, and the Christmas spirit blended to create a memorable cckcnd Each was a part of every dance — a carnation buttonicrc for a handsome date and, at intermission time, punch and cookies. Tux Blend In Rhythm . . . making reservations for dinner in town . . . hoping for clear weather. Dates arriving . . . tour of the campus . . . corsages delivered en masse . . . couples chatting between dances . . . occasional trips to the Pine Room for cooling refreshments . . . silhouettes in tall mirrors . . . last dance . . . the long, slow walk back to the dorm. VIr. Houston and others outside admired dancing inside. Midnight, the ball was over, and Cinderella said goodnight. 155} IN ' 51 . . . The maid of honor and the queen, Bobbie and Bitsy, each an epitome of beauty to us, reigned over the first of May. May Day — the radiant court was undampcncd by the rain. Benelits — Ireshnicn wcnl pseudo-literary with The May Issue , sophomores danced and sang to The Shrieks of Araby. Spring -the Devil-Goat rally echoed with band, crowd, and cheers: seniors eulti ' atcd tans for that strapless gown, ' Junidr Ring Dance — the class banc|uct, intermission on the steps, the ring, and juniors sensed that time grew short. Senior Dav — underclassmen toted seniors ' books, ser ed their breakfasts, became sla es lor a dav to those in black. .And graduation — ' 51 received congratulations from parents, friends, diminutive sisters and went their separate w NANCY HORAN . . . MAY QUEEN £158 MARGARET SHERMAN . . . 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